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 7550210 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67336531 epoch_slot_no: 203731 block_no: 7550033 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 40563 time: 2022-07-27 06:20:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe63410bb865321db4ab49d6ff86c18f0806a467c1a1b65b3ffabdeb3f714beb9Block Operator
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