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 7518377 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 66666612 epoch_slot_no: 397812 block_no: 7518200 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 83358 time: 2022-07-19 12:15:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03236f4cecdc4bea5a29d422a0a50fd15563b45f6d14459dd25b0b21e56dd92fBlock Operator
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