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 7509482 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66482890 epoch_slot_no: 214090 block_no: 7509305 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 38959 time: 2022-07-17 09:13:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598981ad5149e9422e615bb42a04d9394ea59aeb3650c62e896d875ce853860eBlock Operator
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