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 7566112 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 67680503 epoch_slot_no: 115703 block_no: 7565935 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 4314 time: 2022-07-31 05:53:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f5316b2fd043b90631339b55936ec048b77f48bb7eac0e1572b8dd35c373c01Block Operator
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