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 7549093 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67311126 epoch_slot_no: 178326 block_no: 7548916 slot_leader_id: 6795584 size: 43520 time: 2022-07-26 23:16:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0202a2777fda2d7f1c125769ae6eeb210d774043003175f6a0acd9d0f27ffe1aBlock Operator
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