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 7578032 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 67929217 epoch_slot_no: 364417 block_no: 7577855 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 8699 time: 2022-08-03 02:58:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041937d4aa4b0a4a043476fea5872ed8e4d6a82380d316ec34f61b4ce22c012dBlock Operator
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