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 7578516 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 67938951 epoch_slot_no: 374151 block_no: 7578339 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 1026 time: 2022-08-03 05:40:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1bde959ad1dcf2d11d777215150936f9cfc92c961d89194f61add38a94bb0deBlock Operator
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