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 7573239 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67827586 epoch_slot_no: 262786 block_no: 7573062 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 86237 time: 2022-08-01 22:44:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a80e7ed08c74b2bdcf0fd1c3c2dfb7f740c4e39c5074c2fa8b8bdc5676722f0Block Operator
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