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 7578445 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67937298 epoch_slot_no: 372498 block_no: 7578268 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 88241 time: 2022-08-03 05:13:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9082818b1bb7a4189d837480298d4f71cfd4f6628d74c3e3b6cbbfef2fa3f2eBlock Operator
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