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 7518604 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66671257 epoch_slot_no: 402457 block_no: 7518427 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 84205 time: 2022-07-19 13:32:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5dddda2659989efcc3e973da569011cf11a3ca1f421f139cc4b8601bcdb05bdBlock Operator
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