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 7514628 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66588725 epoch_slot_no: 319925 block_no: 7514451 slot_leader_id: 7110818 size: 32188 time: 2022-07-18 14:36:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d57d5979717487fbda313019055a6964a9302d3945b29cdda3850008a154fdeBlock Operator
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