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 7513398 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66563957 epoch_slot_no: 295157 block_no: 7513221 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 13751 time: 2022-07-18 07:44:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f2e060e53ed18691c4d1da3b95273c11e89c9fae43ec431e203c327a70872aBlock Operator
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