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 7576641 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67899256 epoch_slot_no: 334456 block_no: 7576464 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 87668 time: 2022-08-02 18:39:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e46282fa8453c9af506f51dc3341b318cdf13ccf8ccc2da9cac47ff7bf6a444Block Operator
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