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 7556641 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67476866 epoch_slot_no: 344066 block_no: 7556464 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 5484 time: 2022-07-28 21:19:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ec427f7e2a851ec81a1754f948430e3a2decc21fba5c078526edb2fb2a3ee0fBlock Operator
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