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 7548141 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67290893 epoch_slot_no: 158093 block_no: 7547964 slot_leader_id: 4639894 size: 83899 time: 2022-07-26 17:39:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d9cad62bf48863ca36e3645b5a5790bcf9afd7cd303f89514493fc65a7d296Block Operator
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