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 7557674 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67498843 epoch_slot_no: 366043 block_no: 7557497 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 59483 time: 2022-07-29 03:25:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24839d498e6da6313383fa35a2deb6e0f2d16ec1b78b089d870bc07387cd2042Block Operator
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