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 7536521 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 67048649 epoch_slot_no: 347849 block_no: 7536344 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 16362 time: 2022-07-23 22:22:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c4854ed1961481899d3a6a67003ece54b6aa74bebfd09c5d9a83b5e1b4f556aBlock Operator
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