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 7522006 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 66741175 epoch_slot_no: 40375 block_no: 7521829 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 2449 time: 2022-07-20 08:57:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f96782412bfd02f02e9e5de90a99942a4cc63f16531a47780252c15b2dd9352Block Operator
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