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 7562458 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67602015 epoch_slot_no: 37215 block_no: 7562281 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 30793 time: 2022-07-30 08:05:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedbf8dbaa38412b36c1eaf8adedb824319baa28566a34b6d3d5475ff6081b0faBlock Operator
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