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 7571133 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 67786700 epoch_slot_no: 221900 block_no: 7570956 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 86698 time: 2022-08-01 11:23:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9662fc92c9722ccd5f0f959a115a6b0d9a628522fb6d5421da05c90d4ee7199eBlock Operator
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