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 7515723 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 66611252 epoch_slot_no: 342452 block_no: 7515546 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 88688 time: 2022-07-18 20:52:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31958ec23493e7c46d0de665beea29df9627298194fc64d744a6e38b17dd98b4Block Operator
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