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 7549709 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67325231 epoch_slot_no: 192431 block_no: 7549532 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 85993 time: 2022-07-27 03:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4339f1f9cbda8e55dc588b3d7b3a66a2d2a3089a0098303b29537775bf5f1508Block Operator
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