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 7553715 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67413953 epoch_slot_no: 281153 block_no: 7553538 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 45907 time: 2022-07-28 03:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fee0d699e042908d4476617265a30322b5dbcd75702a06fe81b785badbb9744Block Operator
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