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 7518537 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66669826 epoch_slot_no: 401026 block_no: 7518360 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 88565 time: 2022-07-19 13:08:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7241787f7b2e070b7880558f7b1a4b90a03e941b362ac55fc6b056bcb8eafbcBlock Operator
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