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 7571869 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 67800586 epoch_slot_no: 235786 block_no: 7571692 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 86685 time: 2022-08-01 15:14:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcecd23cbae74472917cfc0165dfab6f20a4133dc19753b3862c124d256a8372bBlock Operator
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