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 7564539 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67648156 epoch_slot_no: 83356 block_no: 7564362 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 64479 time: 2022-07-30 20:54:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94804a6f46e5952f1fea3ec8fd4384e65e35db21b8dc955cb7fe5bfdd0c63db9Block Operator
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