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 7571216 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 67788220 epoch_slot_no: 223420 block_no: 7571039 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 78937 time: 2022-08-01 11:48:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48c47b0b7eb7ba37a746534300fda2854d4534bdd7a1b09bf217be41ab9e745bBlock Operator
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