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 7537642 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67072052 epoch_slot_no: 371252 block_no: 7537465 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 12114 time: 2022-07-24 04:52:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba88ffafc6d20e2acbba95b1ddf55eb65aa5fcc3719f4bcc790ce3bb422d489Block Operator
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