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 7509876 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 66490858 epoch_slot_no: 222058 block_no: 7509699 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 65981 time: 2022-07-17 11:25:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fb0a075363a3120e78be28fb22722856536c8dd2fd8e3cbdb6da5e6a3c523f3Block Operator
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