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 7568179 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67724591 epoch_slot_no: 159791 block_no: 7568002 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 45877 time: 2022-07-31 18:08:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4a2653b5cc14acc58a0ea2adf75517cf285931872a028ed621495c0e693218Block Operator
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