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 7559389 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67534726 epoch_slot_no: 401926 block_no: 7559212 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 25236 time: 2022-07-29 13:23:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd90cb965c044f9379159f850c07bbb53d418898115d04324de16934fa8424f13Block Operator
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