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 7515048 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66597378 epoch_slot_no: 328578 block_no: 7514871 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 87317 time: 2022-07-18 17:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a6aedbc6d8ed6cb744e2a9b5dd39d8896bdc25bef445fec8c804f7f44fce6f0Block Operator
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