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 7569141 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 67743798 epoch_slot_no: 178998 block_no: 7568964 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 81897 time: 2022-07-31 23:28:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84bb39ab724dd70fe0daf27213ab1d9b3502397e72b034727822ce094de8deccBlock Operator
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