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 7556658 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67477270 epoch_slot_no: 344470 block_no: 7556481 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 76800 time: 2022-07-28 21:26:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1bd0572aa1a525817f398b811ce5485dd6233fc56b24102a61c66d3452066cbBlock Operator
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