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 7566286 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67683961 epoch_slot_no: 119161 block_no: 7566109 slot_leader_id: 7110818 size: 25903 time: 2022-07-31 06:50:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c25eb54236db6c6c57f5b7fd0603bf5c80e92bad8c7f3b4761a0b0edbe0d59Block Operator
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