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 7568874 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67738476 epoch_slot_no: 173676 block_no: 7568697 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 86524 time: 2022-07-31 21:59:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x089f4763ebc645b771673f433bbff829fa341040e9334a57bba942f72be25a9cBlock Operator
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