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 7556149 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67467122 epoch_slot_no: 334322 block_no: 7555972 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88579 time: 2022-07-28 18:36:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c54e8527012cbce7a9b51a999f8ae7425ecf1acc5c2596d87d61e3e16fdc5b3Block Operator
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