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 7549313 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67316442 epoch_slot_no: 183642 block_no: 7549136 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 53859 time: 2022-07-27 00:45:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79a686acaeaa9b45d6b729ae99f0702b7e01bc77c3d1fc94d0aa8813b487b267Block Operator
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