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 7513755 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66570679 epoch_slot_no: 301879 block_no: 7513578 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 59277 time: 2022-07-18 09:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a538636625a8e0cab96acdeb29a8b9a46930d8f80894b20e9f9ef762ab81af3Block Operator
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