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 7576741 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 67901262 epoch_slot_no: 336462 block_no: 7576564 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 78632 time: 2022-08-02 19:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba53fa32540068bcf7a81c5a889d7b6f05bff69ad8ab911b0b6f28fb38871ff4Block Operator
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