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 7511147 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66517394 epoch_slot_no: 248594 block_no: 7510970 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 85160 time: 2022-07-17 18:48:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a35bc464666e47640429d7f0f8be9d8a30eda76c3c26e8096d3e9d5b701b83Block Operator
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