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 7515680 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 66610358 epoch_slot_no: 341558 block_no: 7515503 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 24615 time: 2022-07-18 20:37:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a4f0df4b6dcbd7ad669137a373f0e05062b271b632849d38f470dca79256bfBlock Operator
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