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 7521174 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66725370 epoch_slot_no: 24570 block_no: 7520997 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 87648 time: 2022-07-20 04:34:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae268af7e891d4f15b59b20ad4c8f13793bfe11a9748f34b0f27e8a2d8a7e47dBlock Operator
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