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 7562747 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67607844 epoch_slot_no: 43044 block_no: 7562570 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 58286 time: 2022-07-30 09:42:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9a3aa3583c3333bb4e8ccdfae0432ae7d41120125690afa58a88dc126fee91Block Operator
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