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 7528237 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 66872241 epoch_slot_no: 171441 block_no: 7528060 slot_leader_id: 6416374 size: 80405 time: 2022-07-21 21:22:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400692809c646639c16a631ce36293a3a489ffd3f0e37bd63d4274d7b489f062Block Operator
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