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 7561757 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67586441 epoch_slot_no: 21641 block_no: 7561580 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 87935 time: 2022-07-30 03:45:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f46c3e774b81b6546723d623a183d0bb65981add505cf75d26acf170c696d65Block Operator
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