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 7546765 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67260926 epoch_slot_no: 128126 block_no: 7546588 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 83285 time: 2022-07-26 09:20:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d63e677baaccf8e98d76cca45cb5a3e5bfd373db4956edff4411e2c5e9aef1Block Operator
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