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 7522542 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 66752611 epoch_slot_no: 51811 block_no: 7522365 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 88723 time: 2022-07-20 12:08:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11989c5b9fd16093ecdc7be1793adfae1e267f9e7c731cdef6c851d0281a2396Block Operator
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