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 7555748 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67459314 epoch_slot_no: 326514 block_no: 7555571 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 51873 time: 2022-07-28 16:26:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af5f3604f5631971a379c95ec4308b9d5e6504c29f3cf9cc302cd00784f5933Block Operator
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