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 7524217 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66787886 epoch_slot_no: 87086 block_no: 7524040 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 88759 time: 2022-07-20 21:56:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x167737e1de321864650235d172c1a37b3f6f9b29d4bd06e8b41f913cda4157f6Block Operator
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