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 7509866 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66490694 epoch_slot_no: 221894 block_no: 7509689 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 23484 time: 2022-07-17 11:23:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd80c18a7df2978cb2fc560b0facf0210f875cedb92350e15c7ba7484be9ebf38Block Operator
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