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 7556643 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67476912 epoch_slot_no: 344112 block_no: 7556466 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 56795 time: 2022-07-28 21:20:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a4de140aa6841821282b9d57cc617a0019a97eb307bf20fcf447355506536fBlock Operator
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