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 7546252 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67249784 epoch_slot_no: 116984 block_no: 7546075 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 86187 time: 2022-07-26 06:14:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55a062d2229bf8bcbae86af33a3b58f8aa98cacc0c40e9fc4b37f48b31b570cBlock Operator
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