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 7535901 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67036189 epoch_slot_no: 335389 block_no: 7535724 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 79131 time: 2022-07-23 18:54:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9bec40142f6b3d541045a6a530b9006025422169e8d16b3cff5a1643b4b289Block Operator
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