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 7522766 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66757641 epoch_slot_no: 56841 block_no: 7522589 slot_leader_id: 5449775 size: 88901 time: 2022-07-20 13:32:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4724a47bd5cb86bae2ea6d4f3efb3ec951fd2bd95d96fd2e28c32b5fe7d45118Block Operator
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