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 7520847 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66718888 epoch_slot_no: 18088 block_no: 7520670 slot_leader_id: 7294571 size: 51169 time: 2022-07-20 02:46:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da803c46f334df83a38cad9fbc3347e6427dc9ae055113fafb98763e222aaafBlock Operator
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