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 7559403 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67535041 epoch_slot_no: 402241 block_no: 7559226 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 62885 time: 2022-07-29 13:28:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fdf88d0acefdd18bb2c6d1a8615bb8c824f319ac67cafa7728dedc33b28f1bdBlock Operator
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