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 7566872 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67695966 epoch_slot_no: 131166 block_no: 7566695 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 60531 time: 2022-07-31 10:10:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4624944faa0fa832c604ab605b0fe2db61a429fda95a22f7e8cf7ad665fe1b0aBlock Operator
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