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 7566494 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67688055 epoch_slot_no: 123255 block_no: 7566317 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 34703 time: 2022-07-31 07:59:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8c33327c0972f9e4e3dcbf53d13a58561573f3a33266ab2bc943edec36651dBlock Operator
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