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 7518803 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 66675629 epoch_slot_no: 406829 block_no: 7518626 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 73622 time: 2022-07-19 14:45:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02db80431049b40b2c74db823a89a5c863c2884378a5ffb8a1e93c87bc4fd677Block Operator
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