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 7548153 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67291103 epoch_slot_no: 158303 block_no: 7547976 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 59708 time: 2022-07-26 17:43:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb263d7d70382f944b453f8c0c1e1f8e3966a3a3ad97c9d720aee6d6de0bb1279Block Operator
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