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 7547922 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67286223 epoch_slot_no: 153423 block_no: 7547745 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 45633 time: 2022-07-26 16:21:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93b08444cbbe2726f0f99dd6c63ce54bf3783a6a0f9b6b4a45efeddcfc38501bBlock Operator
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