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 7568823 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 67737383 epoch_slot_no: 172583 block_no: 7568646 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 82712 time: 2022-07-31 21:41:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6303cc1d411a06d0d4ea3c719f75ae5dfffb5f0ef6dc7d4da339861766e4ec6aBlock Operator
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