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 7558847 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67523041 epoch_slot_no: 390241 block_no: 7558670 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 42142 time: 2022-07-29 10:08:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f8842b02f5306734de1482494a810d37d5a02756efd665e570f2876bf5fcbc1Block Operator
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