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 7559882 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67544763 epoch_slot_no: 411963 block_no: 7559705 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 85985 time: 2022-07-29 16:10:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a72624a9c56bf9d4119881e95e7cf85a38b30b8d76c6ed54f561a2c4054cb7Block Operator
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