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 7578316 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 67934524 epoch_slot_no: 369724 block_no: 7578139 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 19572 time: 2022-08-03 04:26:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14a3d71ccc118415a297ee74fb15e9e7849fa79f61834a3e34bc50e343003c0Block Operator
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