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 7556418 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 67472335 epoch_slot_no: 339535 block_no: 7556241 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 58575 time: 2022-07-28 20:03:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x691c1c9954208f718c7c7888f83f7f75369db89ebe5fd6fedc9e46143c832878Block Operator
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