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 7576941 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67905376 epoch_slot_no: 340576 block_no: 7576764 slot_leader_id: 4581482 size: 18278 time: 2022-08-02 20:21:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff0ec1c08ce8b0fc458a2a51238b9e8bcbe327e0232811ea911a7a44d595a6eBlock Operator
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