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 7517986 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66658153 epoch_slot_no: 389353 block_no: 7517809 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 86823 time: 2022-07-19 09:54:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafa23823192f3522385fe0393642770f1ab6216bf08e166d192b8f265e15b2ebBlock Operator
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