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 7535440 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67026226 epoch_slot_no: 325426 block_no: 7535263 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 52374 time: 2022-07-23 16:08:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f571eacfb46023c12ad1dce772b6aaeb3f470b4cf23b0ace562308b0fb1b07Block Operator
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