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 7518365 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 66666385 epoch_slot_no: 397585 block_no: 7518188 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 6884 time: 2022-07-19 12:11:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d654a866b495389cdf25285b1d8ba9fbe651c0e1d43bfd462b65c68c00036f1Block Operator
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