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 7556468 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67473510 epoch_slot_no: 340710 block_no: 7556291 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 72166 time: 2022-07-28 20:23:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a97d8249a2301c227e407f6d4e24b12e5bacee0390bbfd3820dcde9fba21d7Block Operator
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