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 7577098 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67908852 epoch_slot_no: 344052 block_no: 7576921 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 83834 time: 2022-08-02 21:19:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc87953143ff9e9431441aac30b08930f568aa8bb11bb4f3488e1c1ba6a0370aBlock Operator
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