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 7526439 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66833318 epoch_slot_no: 132518 block_no: 7526262 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 74960 time: 2022-07-21 10:33:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd24052766dda6b30413a8f4c18ffe52979f6ba9bcf1c72a8ede3e27d0f51427Block Operator
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