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 7570788 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67779134 epoch_slot_no: 214334 block_no: 7570611 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 85463 time: 2022-08-01 09:17:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x197f43801d5be19fc94ef7d9125357c503990e2e944e926a2fe726727bec90cbBlock Operator
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