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 7561271 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 67575153 epoch_slot_no: 10353 block_no: 7561094 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 88532 time: 2022-07-30 00:37:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c948f9a0ffda2a967a839afe3523a0601803d711b8e820aee297034795299d0Block Operator
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