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 7534762 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 67011472 epoch_slot_no: 310672 block_no: 7534585 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 86082 time: 2022-07-23 12:02:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41f5c030fbfa06e291f26af9c922015def51c8b8f1a7603e5b7a86125a8f1405Block Operator
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