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 7530527 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 66918643 epoch_slot_no: 217843 block_no: 7530350 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 7731 time: 2022-07-22 10:15:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab34c1f1ebb974c8f26819efc545939812061675840a0d7f2c86906947d4601Block Operator
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