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 7526333 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 66831175 epoch_slot_no: 130375 block_no: 7526156 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 37327 time: 2022-07-21 09:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbab5f519d428713afd9576fe0eaf9ca8ba2cbc0599a7113a1729ab9db209336Block Operator
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