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 7557435 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67493782 epoch_slot_no: 360982 block_no: 7557258 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88358 time: 2022-07-29 02:01:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c09cfbf1427978dfcc1d1a95732edc5dd5c8bd0a3b5105ce28edf88f3f59d08Block Operator
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