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 7559089 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67528347 epoch_slot_no: 395547 block_no: 7558912 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 7143 time: 2022-07-29 11:37:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7fd388df8d88f9ee1b437fcce878da3bf355fb293656646a9a7d2c7e5a1700Block Operator
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