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 7528661 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 66880805 epoch_slot_no: 180005 block_no: 7528484 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 64491 time: 2022-07-21 23:44:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78742ce07a360dbba736954753a8d82b2f312ccce00e23f052538be9e7548e55Block Operator
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