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 7551628 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 67368379 epoch_slot_no: 235579 block_no: 7551451 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 85715 time: 2022-07-27 15:11:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64fa2061301103fc0326637b9640ba14dc632e6d2679d4ead3bdf1fe0fc00b10Block Operator
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