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 7537585 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67070990 epoch_slot_no: 370190 block_no: 7537408 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 85706 time: 2022-07-24 04:34:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d919fff5eee7efea98286ea070d0a3d2f598a1e0f29079fe5e7f08732f02d0dBlock Operator
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