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 7568938 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67739710 epoch_slot_no: 174910 block_no: 7568761 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 88744 time: 2022-07-31 22:20:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c0f0717dd7ba6d4f51a9a84d102754d5afac42504979d332098ea65b6ab3e0Block Operator
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