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 7577220 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 67911390 epoch_slot_no: 346590 block_no: 7577043 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 78662 time: 2022-08-02 22:01:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17ebb8d47c9b1900bec7528e35d7a52d489d7919c4cb564020de8e4c685604aBlock Operator
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