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 7558099 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67506691 epoch_slot_no: 373891 block_no: 7557922 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 57913 time: 2022-07-29 05:36:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8eece1e4706ea55f6bdfd439e7331f4cd013c569e82c8609c4d813e776704e9Block Operator
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