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 7557826 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67501879 epoch_slot_no: 369079 block_no: 7557649 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 37574 time: 2022-07-29 04:16:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82399591eac12fe647c72ef88aa48c9286e6600b854aceb3eff0942f77b13b9Block Operator
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