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 7508149 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66455527 epoch_slot_no: 186727 block_no: 7507972 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 41142 time: 2022-07-17 01:36:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bb4ea4afac840d03344389bdff5d8e08f789a73b8c6e4179711ab4a6cc8f6d1Block Operator
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