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 7576065 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67886439 epoch_slot_no: 321639 block_no: 7575888 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 86097 time: 2022-08-02 15:05:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80867306ec1125ed2c2477cd1e14d4930c636b17086838b5457bb72ee7099c50Block Operator
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