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 7524892 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 66801832 epoch_slot_no: 101032 block_no: 7524715 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 76797 time: 2022-07-21 01:48:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0823fc76d6df541f17a42fd8b96d777663fffb816f1ee9b3ee5ab61119ed8acBlock Operator
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