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 7521005 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 66721811 epoch_slot_no: 21011 block_no: 7520828 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 84405 time: 2022-07-20 03:35:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc1e894d5cee2ad41ecd66938702a29d64030d1ca84d8c1044d4d3963cac2287Block Operator
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