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 7515462 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66606050 epoch_slot_no: 337250 block_no: 7515285 slot_leader_id: 5807947 size: 60254 time: 2022-07-18 19:25:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9415cbbc3535da1591395454428920b176aa3b3bf2f3c778be0ad67c0e25a37dBlock Operator
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