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 7514738 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66591211 epoch_slot_no: 322411 block_no: 7514561 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 84199 time: 2022-07-18 15:18:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8259774db248f69a9eae32a2e19a448acb77dc5afe03e6933f4be1d3d9beee29Block Operator
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