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 7527173 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 66849085 epoch_slot_no: 148285 block_no: 7526996 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 43192 time: 2022-07-21 14:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb66519f356e143a838b926814f1fd49c462be369d98811fdcfbcbe34055c83bdBlock Operator
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