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 7533545 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 66985957 epoch_slot_no: 285157 block_no: 7533368 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 29987 time: 2022-07-23 04:57:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d08b1f546bdda4813fe757d98b8cd3c4ec5b6ac0cd51baf079c050aab62167aBlock Operator
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