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 7568861 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 67738248 epoch_slot_no: 173448 block_no: 7568684 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 84958 time: 2022-07-31 21:55:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b1086ca0190bc73b9fd128e13e48f448e1b4fba67df3fd66ee5a0607fc76f7dBlock Operator
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