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 7537104 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67060846 epoch_slot_no: 360046 block_no: 7536927 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 9935 time: 2022-07-24 01:45:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49aebd3f6b54b8ed55aeedb49314b27a8388d324be8606f3eb0ab9d1b6b87ddaBlock Operator
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