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 7563498 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67624223 epoch_slot_no: 59423 block_no: 7563321 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 88654 time: 2022-07-30 14:15:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5e43931fa8b14ace365a25268860dcc4a773a0869269a82e6511852ea1e8faBlock Operator
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