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 7514214 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66580208 epoch_slot_no: 311408 block_no: 7514037 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 33170 time: 2022-07-18 12:14:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779e4f0929500a3cf122385fb476d66dc736e8f850ab3b833cb4e66b06b04e0dBlock Operator
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