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 7520138 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 66703488 epoch_slot_no: 2688 block_no: 7519961 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 79055 time: 2022-07-19 22:29:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc39b9f303ebfad4ac29cc15b4de8104c296f5a5e177e41445dd9f051867a9bc6Block Operator
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