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 7524732 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66798777 epoch_slot_no: 97977 block_no: 7524555 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 60445 time: 2022-07-21 00:57:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf1e2c89cecc1388f5c61af7d3a6419c9b3bf6b8dd02fec963577bf98341c287Block Operator
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