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 7576542 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67897139 epoch_slot_no: 332339 block_no: 7576365 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 34549 time: 2022-08-02 18:03:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e8b4b8d0bd26afc93b154ab87c87dd65e709561172a5696751c6b0bb5491b7Block Operator
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