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 7519697 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66694015 epoch_slot_no: 425215 block_no: 7519520 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 54716 time: 2022-07-19 19:51:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821194af1fa4b3117aea94a16e864e97a2b3e46b48dd397bde7ec9cd5832f0a8Block Operator
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