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 7553040 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 67399309 epoch_slot_no: 266509 block_no: 7552863 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 35336 time: 2022-07-27 23:46:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97079a39637cfbaf27d22c3c7ff80e54e7d7798401df581f6980acfcaa2b575Block Operator
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