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 7542344 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67168297 epoch_slot_no: 35497 block_no: 7542167 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 71492 time: 2022-07-25 07:36:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49480e420210675baf76880fb1653549a8d0e83ad89146b59521c7df5a99887Block Operator
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