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 7525135 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 66806503 epoch_slot_no: 105703 block_no: 7524958 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 65520 time: 2022-07-21 03:06:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x819a8dee6cc9acc5669c5995ec7c747ea39d531a7e47e041c31f65f4ce174a4aBlock Operator
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