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 7548694 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67302752 epoch_slot_no: 169952 block_no: 7548517 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 40692 time: 2022-07-26 20:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe37bf4e56ebd23b18180fc2953a28deada0c3507a1500036856626e9bef0f960Block Operator
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