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 7514781 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66592057 epoch_slot_no: 323257 block_no: 7514604 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 85146 time: 2022-07-18 15:32:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6bcbf3db6e6110200a74ef1a4451a8fe23cb85ee4f61c8cf88528ba571e380bBlock Operator
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