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 7527628 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66859376 epoch_slot_no: 158576 block_no: 7527451 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 46201 time: 2022-07-21 17:47:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59f64edb1280c46e46e2f4b633878b06a92f5f3d2c9104a847a3c5ed6acff1bdBlock Operator
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