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 7566058 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 67679447 epoch_slot_no: 114647 block_no: 7565881 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 6257 time: 2022-07-31 05:35:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c5057c0ce864597e146632a50376f8c74ed82bfb3621b0aa85e5734cd6add78Block Operator
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