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 7543887 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67200676 epoch_slot_no: 67876 block_no: 7543710 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 36505 time: 2022-07-25 16:36:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c43c3f329d81f11fee9596f81ea1a3561d5403c398d3cdf43a93ebdd0694c2Block Operator
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