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 7576378 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67893381 epoch_slot_no: 328581 block_no: 7576201 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 50297 time: 2022-08-02 17:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7de0168fd3e6223fa1e02640bd02cf0d1dd52f0c092a5872382a9b0e0bb5e6cBlock Operator
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