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 7513706 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 66569794 epoch_slot_no: 300994 block_no: 7513529 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 5228 time: 2022-07-18 09:21:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd55437315f5386062e26cba8d43b9833052510dffd5ff348e2083e74f4bb3e1fBlock Operator
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