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 7568559 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67731884 epoch_slot_no: 167084 block_no: 7568382 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87665 time: 2022-07-31 20:09:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bafa71e67a050eff8e6788e12ef91a8d9d746dbaed023ea0a601a54660dbfa0Block Operator
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