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 7553349 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67406228 epoch_slot_no: 273428 block_no: 7553172 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 13747 time: 2022-07-28 01:41:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6cc131c75e9e9035e0c669c7ed642d1e9c15b8df021382d18f60ddd78c15b5Block Operator
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