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 7559254 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 67531893 epoch_slot_no: 399093 block_no: 7559077 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 60170 time: 2022-07-29 12:36:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f836f1631ae71468406e00c8823924caa4c1fa7b86cd791896931e9c344f10Block Operator
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