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 7563953 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67634587 epoch_slot_no: 69787 block_no: 7563776 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 64457 time: 2022-07-30 17:07:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a3ce83a621ef3a4f5b768de9829a0eb2e934219a1cc160166e0fc95dc626f1fBlock Operator
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