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 7543305 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 67188726 epoch_slot_no: 55926 block_no: 7543128 slot_leader_id: 6624336 size: 67594 time: 2022-07-25 13:16:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39aa2ddbc8f3db4655e8e8ede0a8278bfe59d65a3e200d9eee8a30733ea1abc4Block Operator
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