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 7523964 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 66783072 epoch_slot_no: 82272 block_no: 7523787 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 78203 time: 2022-07-20 20:36:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8acfa82a6e0db1b0a39b939351a54fd9dc71d6ce475a342f3d770c8ed44978Block Operator
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