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 7564435 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67645908 epoch_slot_no: 81108 block_no: 7564258 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 88638 time: 2022-07-30 20:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55b3bae67039298f966e3cd319825dc60019a77f5c3c76c8a03801011feff0bBlock Operator
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