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 7508851 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66470904 epoch_slot_no: 202104 block_no: 7508674 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 47271 time: 2022-07-17 05:53:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe55178918f766743c1a073594da9bf8ae13b11815ad5d2857e823fcb95181dBlock Operator
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