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 7512587 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66547306 epoch_slot_no: 278506 block_no: 7512410 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 53105 time: 2022-07-18 03:06:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f633db050f2496d6ea9f1371b8b5307e8e9121e120f4f2d9a8272324984dddbBlock Operator
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