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 7514620 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66588618 epoch_slot_no: 319818 block_no: 7514443 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 37697 time: 2022-07-18 14:35:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521c421d10f2010bd5cf2e6da8d1acb8d345adfb3c1074054b970eea0c05d078Block Operator
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