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 7510034 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66494477 epoch_slot_no: 225677 block_no: 7509857 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 69941 time: 2022-07-17 12:26:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6bd9cb2bbbef1a3720c64d92de22166d34a0065feba90bffd0b96616f0f522Block Operator
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