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 7556686 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67477700 epoch_slot_no: 344900 block_no: 7556509 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 21020 time: 2022-07-28 21:33:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a3fe407849d0fd0cf30be31a22a00f41fda828a079a9ddb653be5e05d5ab99Block Operator
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