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 7556913 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67482600 epoch_slot_no: 349800 block_no: 7556736 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 87510 time: 2022-07-28 22:54:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab57233df920e41fd036bddc354ec4ca07599534c1328baddbdb19f2715cd46Block Operator
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