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 7545201 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67227970 epoch_slot_no: 95170 block_no: 7545024 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 38687 time: 2022-07-26 00:11:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26d17d47cfe2a3b641577f7e1c151340e6d92089c9d2cca20d55cebd8e5eceb2Block Operator
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