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 7546082 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67246153 epoch_slot_no: 113353 block_no: 7545905 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 68611 time: 2022-07-26 05:14:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f8bf137fb75bda19b813d7a0558e34c7497595ea7a22d13f60f67c6d5e02c4Block Operator
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