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 7556687 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 67477707 epoch_slot_no: 344907 block_no: 7556510 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 22672 time: 2022-07-28 21:33:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bb89d5737992fc2ce2cc9d7da6f398a8ec9ce52f4e5daa0aed02d6dff61409Block Operator
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