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 7577189 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67910842 epoch_slot_no: 346042 block_no: 7577012 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 84462 time: 2022-08-02 21:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf156fa26924d754b584185002819781fa7cb098f3dab4c91bee4ec7eb20e3161Block Operator
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