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 7561874 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67589596 epoch_slot_no: 24796 block_no: 7561697 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 49118 time: 2022-07-30 04:38:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16205b1c8bee8fa722764f5d5f0e3c0e663afb30928d5ce1364cc65737859572Block Operator
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