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 7577436 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67916077 epoch_slot_no: 351277 block_no: 7577259 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 88234 time: 2022-08-02 23:19:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc36b068ab3e418af6315ef4771fb020e824bf663e01d3f557be537d897de0e05Block Operator
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