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 7563948 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 67634465 epoch_slot_no: 69665 block_no: 7563771 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 83946 time: 2022-07-30 17:05:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x829bc7dd7b00fd01b5d2b8bcaf8283dbdbf6386fa800bcb21dfc83d2f7732a68Block Operator
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