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 7510270 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66499591 epoch_slot_no: 230791 block_no: 7510093 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 73860 time: 2022-07-17 13:51:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f9518b89ab6f262ab158befb6e5bb3fff8a7e7cc6018592d038cc767a469706Block Operator
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