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 7566232 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 67682942 epoch_slot_no: 118142 block_no: 7566055 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 87809 time: 2022-07-31 06:33:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1674230ac2e7ff9327c41f0731719d105bfdb25b16fa3ae730bffce2031ffc8Block Operator
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