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 7564376 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67644517 epoch_slot_no: 79717 block_no: 7564199 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 60070 time: 2022-07-30 19:53:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ec41b6810f153437e677a6475879cda8f1266a4a74771d43e0729edbc0bb59Block Operator
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