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 7557636 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 67498041 epoch_slot_no: 365241 block_no: 7557459 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 77393 time: 2022-07-29 03:12:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25948ba05057a16cb6e2715094380de784b896369c471818793386f1ecf0d476Block Operator
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