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 7560884 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 67566127 epoch_slot_no: 1327 block_no: 7560707 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 74622 time: 2022-07-29 22:06:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a057876ee38aef252bb2997f9f3b64df4a260bae2b739b3071dd8ce3b0aaf69Block Operator
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