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 7568589 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 67732704 epoch_slot_no: 167904 block_no: 7568412 slot_leader_id: 7487229 size: 83678 time: 2022-07-31 20:23:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c6a45d74d46fa68c0c76b433b3fc26973bc32b55d6f6bb4774383fcbdbabe9Block Operator
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