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 7512589 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66547337 epoch_slot_no: 278537 block_no: 7512412 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 40903 time: 2022-07-18 03:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99172050c8bab39fc88aabc83be465c83d73ccec42fb86d496e2d6211f5bf0f1Block Operator
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