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 7514883 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 66594220 epoch_slot_no: 325420 block_no: 7514706 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 81667 time: 2022-07-18 16:08:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88e39d38fa19e021a2fe125320676896de6c7ff0116956d438d70c764080e40Block Operator
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