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 7523678 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 66777089 epoch_slot_no: 76289 block_no: 7523501 slot_leader_id: 6926345 size: 88167 time: 2022-07-20 18:56:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265732bbbd7982e17d6f1dfa7479822ae2ae916274f6dbc316fc060169cace85Block Operator
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