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 7529983 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66906712 epoch_slot_no: 205912 block_no: 7529806 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 74653 time: 2022-07-22 06:56:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c8eaa0e5fffc67395d551a7c8054c5706576b2bc8f363102e4c9a34d5910ffBlock Operator
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