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 7576263 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 67890780 epoch_slot_no: 325980 block_no: 7576086 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 19764 time: 2022-08-02 16:17:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03c05e374df6cd9fd9b344a95c02b87ef7a9fa595383ee60c74bb2507a6601e7Block Operator
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