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 7567952 Details
Epoch: 354Number of transactions in block: 38
slot_no: 67719103
epoch_slot_no: 154303
block_no: 7567775
slot_leader_id: 6214749
size: 85776
time: 2022-07-31 16:36:34
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc7eeaa1f6bbedfaa599603528f70491f2fff705cd028b9c6e3d8e9485b9c1ff6
Block Operator
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