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 7514275 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66581400 epoch_slot_no: 312600 block_no: 7514098 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 78326 time: 2022-07-18 12:34:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd74138b0db59542996320c239100ed54fe3af83201772f13cf32306f20b53e27Block Operator
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