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 7537584 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 67070939 epoch_slot_no: 370139 block_no: 7537407 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 18360 time: 2022-07-24 04:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58aa3f70c9b61dd0a17e96e936894915b3be0bfdececa0a01fda0e034f005b3fBlock Operator
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