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 7518483 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66668769 epoch_slot_no: 399969 block_no: 7518306 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 70907 time: 2022-07-19 12:51:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f21e0abfe69f9a0d70e2b749d7c1ca585cdef610bf4fb8141706163a7b8e7a0Block Operator
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