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 7519005 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 66679642 epoch_slot_no: 410842 block_no: 7518828 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 8665 time: 2022-07-19 15:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x586b99cd0e3e851eee3c6df68b54a1467abf4b9836baab58ccfc108b9bef174dBlock Operator
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