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 7568826 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67737417 epoch_slot_no: 172617 block_no: 7568649 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 88714 time: 2022-07-31 21:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e155d2fb31f4f1501e91116d5a1b96df5c56a967668fc9efac362fd4e58932eBlock Operator
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