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 7577229 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 67911531 epoch_slot_no: 346731 block_no: 7577052 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 87536 time: 2022-08-02 22:03:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec138bfdcd3d339638da900a03b71ff6123fb688c5f0e93d264e86159b2bcbcBlock Operator
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