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 7555145 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67445821 epoch_slot_no: 313021 block_no: 7554968 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 24842 time: 2022-07-28 12:41:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63972f3b076682f444a01803e57e51c789e6eb5c577f1bd1e31b3a4682b434a2Block Operator
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