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 7550029 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67332200 epoch_slot_no: 199400 block_no: 7549852 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 51175 time: 2022-07-27 05:08:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cead19859e74493d550b3cdc739b40088f4a33c8ae7efcc9b58f81d1a911587Block Operator
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