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 7558202 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 67508788 epoch_slot_no: 375988 block_no: 7558025 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 40699 time: 2022-07-29 06:11:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768cb84ee4af3bdc1dc363ec791baa44e08049a71af727b4c667a602ef11141cBlock Operator
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