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 7514704 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 66590644 epoch_slot_no: 321844 block_no: 7514527 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 88715 time: 2022-07-18 15:08:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ffcd1b20b81e0a4f62fce561263730c986b8a40e939a06a945245d483f878aBlock Operator
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