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 7513225 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66560062 epoch_slot_no: 291262 block_no: 7513048 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 77219 time: 2022-07-18 06:39:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b62fe27f416e1533cbf3579c20b7d3c4099a8a851e362f40d2e803b49083e7fBlock Operator
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