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 7557204 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67488727 epoch_slot_no: 355927 block_no: 7557027 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 18141 time: 2022-07-29 00:36:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3814930dea583ed934c9aca29f878fbe42ab6cae4bfda322d49be2de3aaf81c9Block Operator
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