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 7529037 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 66888895 epoch_slot_no: 188095 block_no: 7528860 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88600 time: 2022-07-22 01:59:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6de452a4f62214363e3634194e1166d58c6715b8d0a48da49e8935c7a92835Block Operator
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