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 7573514 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67833657 epoch_slot_no: 268857 block_no: 7573337 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 88691 time: 2022-08-02 00:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6f1c94bfce3494494b1d6f1dabab8ee034e9557a660c205efd22e3cc701269Block Operator
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