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 7568869 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 67738427 epoch_slot_no: 173627 block_no: 7568692 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88822 time: 2022-07-31 21:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ffc176db5d0f03dbeb7c30e4e2ee702c5870dda1fb070bcf30c7b328752af42Block Operator
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