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 7564792 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67653878 epoch_slot_no: 89078 block_no: 7564615 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 38360 time: 2022-07-30 22:29:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2612f45598cdbc0e3f21b146afe0ae7995c72b3c5a8ffa538d46810b43a8f71aBlock Operator
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