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 7568528 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67731130 epoch_slot_no: 166330 block_no: 7568351 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 85762 time: 2022-07-31 19:57:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83f3969f4f8787a37ebf3d442fb36c066f47cb7f34d27c48ce452609b1c47f03Block Operator
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