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 7559173 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67530093 epoch_slot_no: 397293 block_no: 7558996 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 68852 time: 2022-07-29 12:06:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ad34c108decbb5fa29468bdad001b5f98443d5fb4f91a11a66faf0e3974418Block Operator
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