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 7559143 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67529521 epoch_slot_no: 396721 block_no: 7558966 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 86359 time: 2022-07-29 11:56:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d1efa1833ea82b9231d8f87d88feb54592569aa32e2482663fc42aed9519902Block Operator
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