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 7558884 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67523759 epoch_slot_no: 390959 block_no: 7558707 slot_leader_id: 6923556 size: 49258 time: 2022-07-29 10:20:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4cf539f061d0dbfdf7d25da0a8b788c136a9add7aab13d7306558264078a71Block Operator
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