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 7577193 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67910918 epoch_slot_no: 346118 block_no: 7577016 slot_leader_id: 4555585 size: 82583 time: 2022-08-02 21:53:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x234bb9395d9e7000b921a799dfc203419a0d8fce5108ed300000843e60e0d1ffBlock Operator
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