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 7532951 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 66972985 epoch_slot_no: 272185 block_no: 7532774 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 70193 time: 2022-07-23 01:21:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5092cb0c8860553a555f9707af069861d8832f885c875387535741c3aa102199Block Operator
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