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 7565042 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67658595 epoch_slot_no: 93795 block_no: 7564865 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 31554 time: 2022-07-30 23:48:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6dc25c9457500afa6bae065cf79ed8a8bdc20886847b59c9b74166f5b7d87b0Block Operator
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