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 7544711 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67218286 epoch_slot_no: 85486 block_no: 7544534 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 87137 time: 2022-07-25 21:29:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91049f022c307e422fb5a882d1236bdad88dd5f3a7f7c58eea676a2f07667b08Block Operator
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