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 7572727 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67817487 epoch_slot_no: 252687 block_no: 7572550 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 88786 time: 2022-08-01 19:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8575f88fc560f5e7c1899483eff2452f4f91db36f1f32617fa82c57cfb54f200Block Operator
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