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 7546334 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67251636 epoch_slot_no: 118836 block_no: 7546157 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 25749 time: 2022-07-26 06:45:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x299e136bde837e2c26eb04b385a7366c38ca97c61eaefd3cce991ec6bb5967afBlock Operator
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