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 7524474 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 66793072 epoch_slot_no: 92272 block_no: 7524297 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 88746 time: 2022-07-20 23:22:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd17dc2e54f3729dc1701ba5bac979af2de9bb8e961c2c0a22c4f2fb41274c05Block Operator
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