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 7528259 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66872784 epoch_slot_no: 171984 block_no: 7528082 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 81657 time: 2022-07-21 21:31:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1bc4a3ba3d60dc917fbad2d8d59b3973a1a38ab47f1b9736f4bf98c76f6e02Block Operator
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