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 7519728 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66694622 epoch_slot_no: 425822 block_no: 7519551 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 20181 time: 2022-07-19 20:01:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54dbc7a5327a5509f1a9c11a22f527a08e86664b1cba6d6404f3186af586bd33Block Operator
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