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 7515281 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66602361 epoch_slot_no: 333561 block_no: 7515104 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 36740 time: 2022-07-18 18:24:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x013f8e66fd16af508fcad8bf88ff2e45df2e6307a06d9982a855ac873a857f10Block Operator
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