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 7567596 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 67711069 epoch_slot_no: 146269 block_no: 7567419 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 88579 time: 2022-07-31 14:22:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c91577422c8655ff5c2740e6bc1a784d911e17af89362e3f5bbf4de0c5a5bc8Block Operator
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