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 7528223 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66871949 epoch_slot_no: 171149 block_no: 7528046 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 75834 time: 2022-07-21 21:17:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeddbe20241afe58dbb9c8f6ecbf4c01f205223dc109e8d2300b9f31a272b3576Block Operator
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