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 7556416 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67472297 epoch_slot_no: 339497 block_no: 7556239 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 40764 time: 2022-07-28 20:03:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821fd1cbd95b5a9dd37fa172d3b8694ee34cc3babb195ffb4f631427805f1f30Block Operator
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