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 7555864 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 67461585 epoch_slot_no: 328785 block_no: 7555687 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88554 time: 2022-07-28 17:04:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeafcf53c004bafb1878047a949b29b3aed310075cd76d13a2b2d30a799eba67eBlock Operator
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