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 7577202 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67911070 epoch_slot_no: 346270 block_no: 7577025 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 29138 time: 2022-08-02 21:56:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e56884a7701f6c73600a131be5b1111ab6f357944e182571590c49e182e66dBlock Operator
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