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 7520327 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66707975 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 7520150 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 78282 time: 2022-07-19 23:44:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ae160e6926a92a789d58da333ccc560328fbf4c295faf48e173f5c1d003ffaBlock Operator
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