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 7549985 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67331150 epoch_slot_no: 198350 block_no: 7549808 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 61727 time: 2022-07-27 04:50:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166ea3f4e5f354230a19a23bded7ee2ec9ca90a6fa897434beb562e14be6ad72Block Operator
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