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 7557459 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67494172 epoch_slot_no: 361372 block_no: 7557282 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 47618 time: 2022-07-29 02:07:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8690096a4de930b2b908db948027d64ed339fd0ae4bb35df895a5078423802Block Operator
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