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 7578487 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 67938447 epoch_slot_no: 373647 block_no: 7578310 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 9916 time: 2022-08-03 05:32:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ff708ea60fd2666cd3c13c75b6d01b021f1f1902fb8dafda026a3c51f35e21Block Operator
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