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 7522063 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66742686 epoch_slot_no: 41886 block_no: 7521886 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 27654 time: 2022-07-20 09:22:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352b3dd0fdf6d5f2756901b444b2725f33a332ddbb00df3b72251923d782a394Block Operator
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