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 7517870 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 66655805 epoch_slot_no: 387005 block_no: 7517693 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 68114 time: 2022-07-19 09:14:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e3216699e1b2e30309d331b57e3a48d783553a55ea8d88e7f3990bcb83b3abBlock Operator
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