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 7523924 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66781947 epoch_slot_no: 81147 block_no: 7523747 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 87627 time: 2022-07-20 20:17:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58b5afce2aa264fa98f10f0aa20eb87c5c7b8731bd8729f957dc031b5bf3021dBlock Operator
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