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 7555994 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67464090 epoch_slot_no: 331290 block_no: 7555817 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 82327 time: 2022-07-28 17:46:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31acc2c94698e68ef454a0f94497f70ff27e34e07774473ebc468eeb43e2eb02Block Operator
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