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 7564575 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67649049 epoch_slot_no: 84249 block_no: 7564398 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 39423 time: 2022-07-30 21:09:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f3fe5059d2071f538debb930b15fbeaa161da3f0a058f10ecaa3579fb2b385Block Operator
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