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 7573798 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67839991 epoch_slot_no: 275191 block_no: 7573621 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 88736 time: 2022-08-02 02:11:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02848945626855ca5321224af439f8d8916a4da0d3a89cc25e22833f5e92b011Block Operator
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