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 7577714 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67922073 epoch_slot_no: 357273 block_no: 7577537 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 59498 time: 2022-08-03 00:59:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da4b540b1ec2ba02042be19e230eca6474a807fa00665147854c87282718f45Block Operator
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