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 7558348 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67512409 epoch_slot_no: 379609 block_no: 7558171 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 37344 time: 2022-07-29 07:11:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b97cef395bab9f16a5b42095586a242ac4e303172262990683d14caa88ca59Block Operator
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