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 7557096 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67486454 epoch_slot_no: 353654 block_no: 7556919 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 85793 time: 2022-07-28 23:59:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9896672f2cf2063d010d4b61d35670e8dd8a67e162e130d2b5f833112fe10bBlock Operator
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