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 7568159 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 67724164 epoch_slot_no: 159364 block_no: 7567982 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 54035 time: 2022-07-31 18:00:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57a343bf0750a270d724c71a7c8dfe6b1a55a1e9aac8e16075a9fd68dd44a83Block Operator
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