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 7573973 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67843470 epoch_slot_no: 278670 block_no: 7573796 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 54036 time: 2022-08-02 03:09:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fcf51dd30ac321ab0d339bd4d595745210c3efeee9f75ac38b827a1639ff870Block Operator
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