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 7523831 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 66780236 epoch_slot_no: 79436 block_no: 7523654 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 39487 time: 2022-07-20 19:48:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8113646d13de1375f16e6b5c1181f54c956bd4b4461fb6ae7ff237f5e942a9e8Block Operator
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