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 7550662 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67347204 epoch_slot_no: 214404 block_no: 7550485 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 13184 time: 2022-07-27 09:18:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x063fb6479100bc3493192bdab8dbc9ed3fa172572bd052de1f09f3b24d8ef498Block Operator
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