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 7559502 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 67536917 epoch_slot_no: 404117 block_no: 7559325 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 88549 time: 2022-07-29 14:00:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43ef13e482cfe5d24f06513e494f1d342b6dc069de9208dfc36f809058fb0c8Block Operator
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