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 7534800 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67012307 epoch_slot_no: 311507 block_no: 7534623 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 34479 time: 2022-07-23 12:16:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88306ff8441b75ed87b1715d86a12e0f05cd795e4534d130e4d1b6076be62ed0Block Operator
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