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 7532979 Details
Epoch: 352Number of transactions in block: 56
slot_no: 66973652
epoch_slot_no: 272852
block_no: 7532802
slot_leader_id: 7046986
size: 45080
time: 2022-07-23 01:32:23
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb4b661b227eeb4c435bcd9cd3a7e187d7cd9d1f8dbdb083f20980fa587c2b66
Block Operator
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