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 7528279 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 66873243 epoch_slot_no: 172443 block_no: 7528102 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 86818 time: 2022-07-21 21:38:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d221307665ea17768142a6c6b9a970998a26fff46dd7104ebc9dce5f59ea4aBlock Operator
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