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 7529116 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 66890384 epoch_slot_no: 189584 block_no: 7528939 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 5542 time: 2022-07-22 02:24:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3443d31176f1dcd39f5b6e86f3c2067749bc9e69e1f925a19984d3ea9824cfc8Block Operator
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