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 7569534 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67752343 epoch_slot_no: 187543 block_no: 7569357 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 88771 time: 2022-08-01 01:50:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c99a73375fdbb606d580753ee942b4693626f8c676c727f309cff3cb10d887Block Operator
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