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 7548984 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 67309052 epoch_slot_no: 176252 block_no: 7548807 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 84868 time: 2022-07-26 22:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb274efebe0fa9dac2b98ddb20ec258567dfd0c7e72cf8e32ae9410b985ff0a97Block Operator
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