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 7556275 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 67469669 epoch_slot_no: 336869 block_no: 7556098 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 85094 time: 2022-07-28 19:19:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa295f932e860451f0c7682628cbd794c78378a50ac0dcc229a4263b7660a62c3Block Operator
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