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 7571804 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67799142 epoch_slot_no: 234342 block_no: 7571627 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 83450 time: 2022-08-01 14:50:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51a41ff99015c381f3ff5bbdbdf65c8a4e47c81e20235869ff7506ae450a37aBlock Operator
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