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 7551072 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67356333 epoch_slot_no: 223533 block_no: 7550895 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 87987 time: 2022-07-27 11:50:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf7b63705aace86add87161331920990d20f9b89c21c9eb23b066421e44594aBlock Operator
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