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 7529606 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 66900055 epoch_slot_no: 199255 block_no: 7529429 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 54432 time: 2022-07-22 05:05:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c3e5685ff9b48147d1d5ad1edff7f43d3325f7031f1d6eee0465f7c27e0229Block Operator
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