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 7532038 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 66952408 epoch_slot_no: 251608 block_no: 7531861 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 74450 time: 2022-07-22 19:38:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b73c03d48b8381de817add0b61d6395a90531efd3c88ae0419543ca4abe69aBlock Operator
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