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 7578304 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 67934296 epoch_slot_no: 369496 block_no: 7578127 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 52309 time: 2022-08-03 04:23:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc259489ae81261c86abc1b13386a30999221c22a59d79643c95910e44d829dfcBlock Operator
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