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 7544228 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67207727 epoch_slot_no: 74927 block_no: 7544051 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 54624 time: 2022-07-25 18:33:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c70a914c4a407c4d0e32eb97387b972157e4e8ae1233dd8396459383f5673b8Block Operator
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