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 7571639 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67796129 epoch_slot_no: 231329 block_no: 7571462 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 64143 time: 2022-08-01 14:00:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86171b896bddbc0c270094f5131e4ef5fe5037c25aa70f37f5e31681e499be85Block Operator
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