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 7560382 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 67555820 epoch_slot_no: 423020 block_no: 7560205 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 88384 time: 2022-07-29 19:15:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c748d3dc9d4d77c5faf7671e36aee1a489fd58b4412978aec8e7686a4188422Block Operator
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