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 7511214 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 66518890 epoch_slot_no: 250090 block_no: 7511037 slot_leader_id: 4559709 size: 76977 time: 2022-07-17 19:13:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38bfbc72c9811ea6f7e3571fdb6a74eab55fcc08f029eb87a09bd14f7d6f13e3Block Operator
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