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 7514659 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66589345 epoch_slot_no: 320545 block_no: 7514482 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 7584 time: 2022-07-18 14:47:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cfc1b6fd9aaafce4a6a57e8dc0bfc74226bc4546a9dc5bebf7a2b3394918346Block Operator
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