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 7577687 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67921361 epoch_slot_no: 356561 block_no: 7577510 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 85324 time: 2022-08-03 00:47:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f98aa1d70624b5008c8250c5a52823f8cec2f1656adca3061d789a3df48a62Block Operator
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