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 7548337 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67294837 epoch_slot_no: 162037 block_no: 7548160 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 51993 time: 2022-07-26 18:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6bdf776584e5a0bbdecbd2d306b14b3065afe069174ba1666c936c9a0d77fdaBlock Operator
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