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 7517772 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66653438 epoch_slot_no: 384638 block_no: 7517595 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 14361 time: 2022-07-19 08:35:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12cabd8c00d5ad68eea7aa1edb3b080ce063a3e6698669d4ee499bbaf681d3e6Block Operator
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