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 7561946 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 67591087 epoch_slot_no: 26287 block_no: 7561769 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 88548 time: 2022-07-30 05:02:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e3391378d0af7cfaff4c0a7b6a04b91282ae0c0f171055697dd210867261b3Block Operator
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