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 7573257 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67827989 epoch_slot_no: 263189 block_no: 7573080 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 85344 time: 2022-08-01 22:51:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4290c888c06121773d8079d6b9cc9d99268432281cbb642015fa9e0275bf06baBlock Operator
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