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 7561548 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 67581416 epoch_slot_no: 16616 block_no: 7561371 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 7305 time: 2022-07-30 02:21:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01314fbefc2a828f9333ca3e84f15abf1458bd9e70738969b72fca0abc5b3dcbBlock Operator
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