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 7569029 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67741267 epoch_slot_no: 176467 block_no: 7568852 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 14822 time: 2022-07-31 22:45:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7d96310006e05b49bbdf1c5cfb246d016552b2c1aedfc7970ed88e9be6824dBlock Operator
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