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 7562418 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 67601214 epoch_slot_no: 36414 block_no: 7562241 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 27336 time: 2022-07-30 07:51:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78b64b1c03da4a9ab398736e7d46c3d5fffdb8ede5e5378805c911869d5e79dBlock Operator
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