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 7534629 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67008205 epoch_slot_no: 307405 block_no: 7534452 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 36855 time: 2022-07-23 11:08:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aae357f5328e713d1ce4e1f1328d627fa0e46e138e0aa8feb6bdd8595d219acBlock Operator
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