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 7557837 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67502030 epoch_slot_no: 369230 block_no: 7557660 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 72325 time: 2022-07-29 04:18:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a20ec6e429cae28fa8ce15eb70e40d331bd808fd9f102349022e2e6880bc1e0Block Operator
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