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 7559807 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67543244 epoch_slot_no: 410444 block_no: 7559630 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 15036 time: 2022-07-29 15:45:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26798b195985cf4731199ec9bd026bc9fdf13af4a22cdc9f2db6861c6d675a1Block Operator
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