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 7529616 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 66900207 epoch_slot_no: 199407 block_no: 7529439 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 14046 time: 2022-07-22 05:08:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9650904935f52e3355a8356b42e6b29eff95e60baf0c39fed146318ec91d4fBlock Operator
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