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 7558793 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67521953 epoch_slot_no: 389153 block_no: 7558616 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 31681 time: 2022-07-29 09:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7744894cfee0eb9bac5c6e15cda6ab20d09c4162daf39b4783e5de7030eedcfdBlock Operator
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