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 7577376 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67914726 epoch_slot_no: 349926 block_no: 7577199 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 82455 time: 2022-08-02 22:56:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6732934fc955b4ece86fa2e1527d89419dc63aff77d923b248b3d16aea5270e5Block Operator
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