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 7511532 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66524773 epoch_slot_no: 255973 block_no: 7511355 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 81227 time: 2022-07-17 20:51:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5726f33058152b3e0700638a755821007f9942deb864663682a53cc591269e2Block Operator
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