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 7514973 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66596011 epoch_slot_no: 327211 block_no: 7514796 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 20045 time: 2022-07-18 16:38:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c643e32121987f5902a04da4b9385ee959d6dda9bc54768ca0b8d63a2a35dcBlock Operator
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