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 7521068 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66723082 epoch_slot_no: 22282 block_no: 7520891 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 53345 time: 2022-07-20 03:56:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde019bf376b74a9bc8242dabf4d5dcdfdc37cb0edf4fa1b10d09d1128e435e0dBlock Operator
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