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 7516682 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66631835 epoch_slot_no: 363035 block_no: 7516505 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 79679 time: 2022-07-19 02:35:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770743687224fd05b06a8720b21f16db81bade6abb1188e5f8a2da0e9a001ab7Block Operator
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