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 7519582 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66691580 epoch_slot_no: 422780 block_no: 7519405 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 40811 time: 2022-07-19 19:11:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d5ced63a7663a07f85ba131e77f4eb65e4e5be1798c319e83b19a0865d9a5c4Block Operator
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