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 7556904 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67482424 epoch_slot_no: 349624 block_no: 7556727 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 41202 time: 2022-07-28 22:51:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff6d55a7530f3552e17621fc5880b52b3c97cde1d72a48d1947a49151069c37Block Operator
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