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 7577697 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67921725 epoch_slot_no: 356925 block_no: 7577520 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 88293 time: 2022-08-03 00:53:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x495be8555d082704c923235cc416c7935db191f6674afe256258b7ef48d94110Block Operator
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