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 7562937 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67612210 epoch_slot_no: 47410 block_no: 7562760 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 42615 time: 2022-07-30 10:55:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5a1b284607bd6b4efd4dcacc5565062cc11659f4bd6d29d118f862187b0698aBlock Operator
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