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 7521036 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66722435 epoch_slot_no: 21635 block_no: 7520859 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 88632 time: 2022-07-20 03:45:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9230930d6d1be7c6431fd69fa72a2a232a59a3545383d52a0e3fef0db3add7bBlock Operator
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