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 7559312 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67533290 epoch_slot_no: 400490 block_no: 7559135 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 67659 time: 2022-07-29 12:59:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d505ccec95445b786aef02be96825ef1cbedd2d08956a43debb7ea4bfe865eeBlock Operator
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