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 7531992 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 66951242 epoch_slot_no: 250442 block_no: 7531815 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 58320 time: 2022-07-22 19:18:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b507b38638db848b412a14502b2ff4852d80e8981b42a68d65c8a86dd62e52Block Operator
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