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 7514437 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66584513 epoch_slot_no: 315713 block_no: 7514260 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 88856 time: 2022-07-18 13:26:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012f217c837a188b33fdd51a7a30c517d86e8daf4e6550ce369fa7a41d99e06aBlock Operator
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