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 7558046 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67505835 epoch_slot_no: 373035 block_no: 7557869 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 10212 time: 2022-07-29 05:22:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e5a950a1b9b16c7017b1dc3026cabd5729d886fdaeb0623f30d095fd62eebbBlock Operator
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