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 7509688 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66487195 epoch_slot_no: 218395 block_no: 7509511 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 42868 time: 2022-07-17 10:24:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74c3c1e69041a7bd0ff059c9f48e06543aef151ab8365609d0468149be64c96Block Operator
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