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 7557339 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67491550 epoch_slot_no: 358750 block_no: 7557162 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 56376 time: 2022-07-29 01:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37f983dc5375a80e2146f25d83589c193610a834b818682bdefaa794924d318Block Operator
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