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 7555641 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67456625 epoch_slot_no: 323825 block_no: 7555464 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 88506 time: 2022-07-28 15:41:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14874e41dc60114bcb61d8f3e57be3368ea858a7b36a01a2e9835b6e8f13ca7Block Operator
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