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 7535452 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 67026423 epoch_slot_no: 325623 block_no: 7535275 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 55482 time: 2022-07-23 16:11:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19acc376f059bef6f6c8c896ed4413b449cbd3f9fc2effb14e00c03723c91512Block Operator
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