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 7537667 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 67072425 epoch_slot_no: 371625 block_no: 7537490 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 54305 time: 2022-07-24 04:58:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa77fdfc40e2684466081a49ba6484caacd1a2d0d726e0096e6099a76545f964dBlock Operator
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