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 7527336 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 66853049 epoch_slot_no: 152249 block_no: 7527159 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 18903 time: 2022-07-21 16:02:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1894bfbca2a01c82c3881e7207b0b9ff6f3e32a6094529ef57e3cb6c6b70f9bBlock Operator
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