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 7561809 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 67587967 epoch_slot_no: 23167 block_no: 7561632 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 86776 time: 2022-07-30 04:10:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970e11e5bf6eef337d7bd219da215ddaa42de75ad98ea866ba7688f33e665a13Block Operator
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