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 7509578 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66485110 epoch_slot_no: 216310 block_no: 7509401 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 17814 time: 2022-07-17 09:50:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438f39c7c87ea691df25202368d7a0b93e682bfee592c50a642892a620a4461bBlock Operator
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