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 7526321 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66830951 epoch_slot_no: 130151 block_no: 7526144 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 87089 time: 2022-07-21 09:54:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76e68d9a93b1dc778286b14cb5ee5a2552d40e95835e344825136a0d588af3c9Block Operator
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