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 7556656 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67477234 epoch_slot_no: 344434 block_no: 7556479 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 87450 time: 2022-07-28 21:25:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88822b0ed63607d3d668214b697e7561a1a7d9e2251ba2b7b29c38681cdeb466Block Operator
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