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 7554778 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 67437675 epoch_slot_no: 304875 block_no: 7554601 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 22410 time: 2022-07-28 10:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93b82b44007b86c99ed483a0e5c293ed5417d88d21f83f6919f06a1e340c8cc2Block Operator
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