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 7518617 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66671642 epoch_slot_no: 402842 block_no: 7518440 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 40002 time: 2022-07-19 13:38:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd170360e858e6e925b1c5014e716c4fbd96c38fe03d469f1d234b5a4440ef55dBlock Operator
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