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 7519123 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66682049 epoch_slot_no: 413249 block_no: 7518946 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 85383 time: 2022-07-19 16:32:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39b119610646010692b64144ab995edc76e675e5881cc50b8d100ff235c09dd0Block Operator
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