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 7571645 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67796237 epoch_slot_no: 231437 block_no: 7571468 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 63427 time: 2022-08-01 14:02:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5589e0f275793fb815e62119aea4f79a54ea0330b83e35891e1caacbb8df339Block Operator
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