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 7569840 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 67758948 epoch_slot_no: 194148 block_no: 7569663 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 24148 time: 2022-08-01 03:40:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c787fd510e83491baa5cc5512a70c679ea1b674b60a468aba103fde0657583Block Operator
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