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 7546926 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67264812 epoch_slot_no: 132012 block_no: 7546749 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 18745 time: 2022-07-26 10:25:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x264defbc5ae8029a27d9b2d5320cd502fa0e3e02a241144f960b560a21d1b195Block Operator
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