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 7517273 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 66643410 epoch_slot_no: 374610 block_no: 7517096 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 36509 time: 2022-07-19 05:48:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378f13762cea7a414a5061fc65947dd95ca1131c0bff3e608c227f4ed6cbe835Block Operator
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