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 7509397 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66481161 epoch_slot_no: 212361 block_no: 7509220 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 12749 time: 2022-07-17 08:44:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3043dd4fe7923791bb7dec00de62893e153325d8697926f2f73075325b0486Block Operator
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