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 7548948 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67308352 epoch_slot_no: 175552 block_no: 7548771 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 40815 time: 2022-07-26 22:30:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe272ed686e7dbba1f80fc5120c4a99a81189241d63a448a6192b0a87b5150bc7Block Operator
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