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 7539388 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67108320 epoch_slot_no: 407520 block_no: 7539211 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 69982 time: 2022-07-24 14:56:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e076d64f4286bb2114fa262093ef5e2a4a33ed655208cfd04741efad90588fBlock Operator
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