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 7577857 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67925395 epoch_slot_no: 360595 block_no: 7577680 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 40892 time: 2022-08-03 01:54:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84959289b1f43b0ea9605e8f66790acd4a5da25ea9bd6a1f83ea02905abb6bb8Block Operator
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