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 7522627 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 66754674 epoch_slot_no: 53874 block_no: 7522450 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 88676 time: 2022-07-20 12:42:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3853c7c5feb8bead9bec0fd9d4b05620205be4531c5f4b8a6626debd171fbd27Block Operator
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