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 7563020 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67614258 epoch_slot_no: 49458 block_no: 7562843 slot_leader_id: 6950811 size: 9515 time: 2022-07-30 11:29:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x031406eceec4f21f1e7f3e39f369f44d15939a8cf2600b9f7b16e233223c911aBlock Operator
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