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 7577174 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67910498 epoch_slot_no: 345698 block_no: 7576997 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 24783 time: 2022-08-02 21:46:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3875ed57b368823c1c37bbd64f5ba237e6cb2163953a7e9d05429ffdfad55e6aBlock Operator
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