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 7546514 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67255579 epoch_slot_no: 122779 block_no: 7546337 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 77190 time: 2022-07-26 07:51:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f56db4165f3148d1c9a1e901a5331fd5df7ff6e5d57108797aeaf22bf50ddc6Block Operator
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