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 7565214 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67661772 epoch_slot_no: 96972 block_no: 7565037 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 35403 time: 2022-07-31 00:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406959dd72c32b170e35306107dd55bf4c2d4d336e3570d21be67f05b2cc6ac1Block Operator
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