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 7531521 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 66940764 epoch_slot_no: 239964 block_no: 7531344 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 66485 time: 2022-07-22 16:24:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x478fb83481e745d28dde22521b7fda1d08a6d9a691dc5b46c7dcce07dff11d39Block Operator
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