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 7552529 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67387873 epoch_slot_no: 255073 block_no: 7552352 slot_leader_id: 7520362 size: 42609 time: 2022-07-27 20:36:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632845ea902563a22a963cfcb94dddf65b1c7304d0bd085ee4a25fd9549174a0Block Operator
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