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 7527691 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 66860805 epoch_slot_no: 160005 block_no: 7527514 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 86091 time: 2022-07-21 18:11:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce61ab11ce77ee40dbd607b69390cef3f7c8590f2b2bd599af045f7d5b7bd31fBlock Operator
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