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 7515608 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66608867 epoch_slot_no: 340067 block_no: 7515431 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 84937 time: 2022-07-18 20:12:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986eb3bdb663d921bd86ed666b20aeea1112dd3ee1fc8efb47fa7f3acd824c41Block Operator
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