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 7577868 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 67925649 epoch_slot_no: 360849 block_no: 7577691 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 57884 time: 2022-08-03 01:59:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c12500e4fcf61a5d299d48172b8e56a79d62d135612c0d4500ecd44de819cddBlock Operator
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