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 7555962 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67463478 epoch_slot_no: 330678 block_no: 7555785 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 74098 time: 2022-07-28 17:36:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d1ac672d3a66dbefc23a6c930d76f7c64c86c3632087aa39a69b793aae9977Block Operator
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