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 7535282 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 67022577 epoch_slot_no: 321777 block_no: 7535105 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 81256 time: 2022-07-23 15:07:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca09d1c7efc933022ada72eeb64529d1c44c605be48524eccde0a5c1f5916e1Block Operator
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