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 7546257 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 67249981 epoch_slot_no: 117181 block_no: 7546080 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 69955 time: 2022-07-26 06:17:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d26c03a4dc6f4ea8e46188355136c0513a3be5215ea22f88f2023e93dd97b80Block Operator
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