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 7514209 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66580156 epoch_slot_no: 311356 block_no: 7514032 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 85403 time: 2022-07-18 12:14:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4920babb84ddd10a32ab87f24cfba836664a7f4ee92170490ce2a8094eb9545aBlock Operator
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