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 7567641 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67712097 epoch_slot_no: 147297 block_no: 7567464 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 88600 time: 2022-07-31 14:39:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4559ecf3a9b74dae32ff2ea1e6b66de03c78d411f5237d2df18123cc0e952650Block Operator
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