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 7516647 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66631205 epoch_slot_no: 362405 block_no: 7516470 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 23975 time: 2022-07-19 02:24:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958e815cff301f6e8bd2c5d594ad8be779b8edabe52d58a4b1631fb9c183c087Block Operator
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