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 7570736 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67778113 epoch_slot_no: 213313 block_no: 7570559 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 54617 time: 2022-08-01 09:00:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70e22feffc55c8fb9f13a58d182e5d1592dc0f9d8717da642ebe12f94378810Block Operator
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