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 7519913 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66698418 epoch_slot_no: 429618 block_no: 7519736 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 30136 time: 2022-07-19 21:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6deb71b8c9567ab87f87e9c30d8a8f846a1ba79ba99628f6e8ac41eda416a58cBlock Operator
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