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 7520542 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 66712573 epoch_slot_no: 11773 block_no: 7520365 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 79518 time: 2022-07-20 01:01:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9a24755c550dc66cf6895ba46a3c9ed8dcad0fd239e24ff1fadad723647e35Block Operator
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