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 7548044 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67288975 epoch_slot_no: 156175 block_no: 7547867 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 86579 time: 2022-07-26 17:07:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869f66cc01e1c3b1102b5fafd4282f877ea6824065d7d3fde58b64f5bed8126cBlock Operator
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