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 7561149 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67572281 epoch_slot_no: 7481 block_no: 7560972 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 87957 time: 2022-07-29 23:49:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18155df69f2ef4c851a3eab26d259c2f4dafd6c39d576e1de1ac151337c64519Block Operator
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