A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7507599 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66443876 epoch_slot_no: 175076 block_no: 7507422 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 88805 time: 2022-07-16 22:22:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d85ebdf5da5d439f361e2a5ac715f0e5551fa27848ec49404bd1c74d68bf65Block Operator
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