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 7546553 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 67256497 epoch_slot_no: 123697 block_no: 7546376 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 18826 time: 2022-07-26 08:06:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752f6a67c3ec8263732ed4fef63ab27d61431e2a0010f6aecf5a4c9fdb7aa78eBlock Operator
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