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 7548547 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67299146 epoch_slot_no: 166346 block_no: 7548370 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 47679 time: 2022-07-26 19:57:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ff2017cbb69d8410cfcb6bc50fd1d707f365cbb77b895348ebe95e35b6f1efBlock Operator
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