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 7522289 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66747362 epoch_slot_no: 46562 block_no: 7522112 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 36924 time: 2022-07-20 10:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d47b9ea87b8f840d8a2500be29cd3e512e34072573e9a9dacbb7f67045fa48eBlock Operator
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