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 7552128 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67379374 epoch_slot_no: 246574 block_no: 7551951 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 83796 time: 2022-07-27 18:14:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dec7e781ff2e276c2fe1044575e5a307fc9e4f815e6e7d6d285ff7950dc3e37Block Operator
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