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 7513967 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66575499 epoch_slot_no: 306699 block_no: 7513790 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 29011 time: 2022-07-18 10:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df28daae218c05ec1aea3d244a9c4bd57559f496a8fffeee7878e3aecc54386Block Operator
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