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 7549603 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67323209 epoch_slot_no: 190409 block_no: 7549426 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 79566 time: 2022-07-27 02:38:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd174a8a0dbd8532cf869d37f7b974393ed14275a52af8616d5b15c480a8243e7Block Operator
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