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 7570001 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 67762920 epoch_slot_no: 198120 block_no: 7569824 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 88490 time: 2022-08-01 04:46:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14603b2d478926baa6b6354116afc4c0a9d761e273296d3ffba6552b06859282Block Operator
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