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 7539418 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67109016 epoch_slot_no: 408216 block_no: 7539241 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 88848 time: 2022-07-24 15:08:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa11032113d06fc869de15c0adc3f2b8fd6d3e21cb08d19c60297c04d22012a76Block Operator
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