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 7562690 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 67606567 epoch_slot_no: 41767 block_no: 7562513 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 50007 time: 2022-07-30 09:20:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b110d7ecf00443e575b7afa1f488ed0b4913a84e24b359e9b1e4da79a4a1d0Block Operator
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