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 7546298 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67250850 epoch_slot_no: 118050 block_no: 7546121 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 40656 time: 2022-07-26 06:32:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f5e480ab3c6578354f22a66f6008d8ef56a3c727ec50b4bd3ec4ec1ba81307eBlock Operator
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