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 7564263 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67641712 epoch_slot_no: 76912 block_no: 7564086 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 60036 time: 2022-07-30 19:06:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcff726156944ef74ebaf0b93f821b782fab1b98bc3d41ffe63c0d10d60f8dc3Block Operator
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