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 7563496 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67624183 epoch_slot_no: 59383 block_no: 7563319 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 88398 time: 2022-07-30 14:14:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe858b4b97af1f760f0bd5d6988a589d18cf891c5b707bfb0577ce7f86813e0cBlock Operator
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