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 7510947 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66513601 epoch_slot_no: 244801 block_no: 7510770 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 28511 time: 2022-07-17 17:44:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacdb7aaff675796c0426d072a42c05642fb48b2470f502521ea3e3fa04274aa3Block Operator
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