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 7550321 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67338942 epoch_slot_no: 206142 block_no: 7550144 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 46875 time: 2022-07-27 07:00:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5912b7621f18ca8ff0d5ae6dd51499a1bfaa994fa2aedf51d333af966a9a0c6Block Operator
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