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 7522572 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 66753390 epoch_slot_no: 52590 block_no: 7522395 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 82182 time: 2022-07-20 12:21:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8310a93ee462c5451e11f2b0e20900c3f1d0829cc481ac6c48ce0c26bfe3ae72Block Operator
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