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 7517556 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66649185 epoch_slot_no: 380385 block_no: 7517379 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 31988 time: 2022-07-19 07:24:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d851fb42a075f1bd20906b3d2d9f6ab2c37caa5cf96c3b0613e83f2627f0d4Block Operator
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