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 7513647 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 66568427 epoch_slot_no: 299627 block_no: 7513470 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 23729 time: 2022-07-18 08:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a8e4c12289e319011b7e81a8d13fe2f93b14aaf12e2436edf35abf2612ffa2Block Operator
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