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 7543457 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67191613 epoch_slot_no: 58813 block_no: 7543280 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 20782 time: 2022-07-25 14:05:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9764386047347ddcfadad54ce6dae369d1afd0eb3ce07514dedafc5c64c3814eBlock Operator
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