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 7531611 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 66942959 epoch_slot_no: 242159 block_no: 7531434 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 38581 time: 2022-07-22 17:00:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb942d86b69a45e75f4b52bffd496cf782683662f694f5ef0e1ee566db097f6dBlock Operator
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