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 7557129 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 67487111 epoch_slot_no: 354311 block_no: 7556952 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 87945 time: 2022-07-29 00:10:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41773dac3464f03ccfbf83f06938ffd7dc25456c0c3871625b361415b74b1972Block Operator
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