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 7526941 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 66844372 epoch_slot_no: 143572 block_no: 7526764 slot_leader_id: 7519961 size: 35968 time: 2022-07-21 13:37:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe1da14a0ee3c7da77932b8f05677b1c93508f75457584f55ffcd9caf5fe3c7Block Operator
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