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 7513414 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66564296 epoch_slot_no: 295496 block_no: 7513237 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 17558 time: 2022-07-18 07:49:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3a4949634020747c011d21df28ac09158125efefa055aa75954c335d048a5d7Block Operator
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