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 7512291 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66540684 epoch_slot_no: 271884 block_no: 7512114 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 50478 time: 2022-07-18 01:16:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf39ab54b36bad093d91ddc8149c082d9436588f7aebcf495fff0ccaa241d10Block Operator
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