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 7517748 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 66652920 epoch_slot_no: 384120 block_no: 7517571 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 24504 time: 2022-07-19 08:26:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1956270936319e38ab8e333575f895a2eea70fba1a3b3a0056a91e809b27c36Block Operator
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