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 7557803 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 67501480 epoch_slot_no: 368680 block_no: 7557626 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 86869 time: 2022-07-29 04:09:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3c69925fe43c0ce2baf47ac2373d2e2466c43ea3acf0c234d9f60356265381Block Operator
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