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 7515214 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 66600931 epoch_slot_no: 332131 block_no: 7515037 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 84700 time: 2022-07-18 18:00:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745298cf055ebf96ddb4e0af3ff0708e37da36b72cfb11f9f095bea0e2a46762Block Operator
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