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 7539680 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67114585 epoch_slot_no: 413785 block_no: 7539503 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88274 time: 2022-07-24 16:41:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a3065d1e0fd2031289b496bd56873554dee0ab6b3824afe2c1376baa7608e1Block Operator
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