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 7512887 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 66553910 epoch_slot_no: 285110 block_no: 7512710 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 22848 time: 2022-07-18 04:56:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c7d4ec9e0d032151529578e9264eb8659a43c8f1f851e9a331b663c54253d3Block Operator
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