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 7502523 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66340100 epoch_slot_no: 71300 block_no: 7502346 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 28054 time: 2022-07-15 17:33:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5afd2114ae411369b72fbab412e7d98d96c55cbc0466fc3c95c7d58e64550ffcBlock Operator
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