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 7513374 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66563300 epoch_slot_no: 294500 block_no: 7513197 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 10333 time: 2022-07-18 07:33:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89f427f44f39b48fa5590e6ac5f73c2eb756e3d2a5039042d7c3edfe71cbe9eBlock Operator
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