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 7568586 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67732603 epoch_slot_no: 167803 block_no: 7568409 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 83427 time: 2022-07-31 20:21:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40f371f47b9830d779def42f4e4bf41e23de5e9b6e78f4cc2da20e5e4234c16Block Operator
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