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 7579050 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 67949864 epoch_slot_no: 385064 block_no: 7578873 slot_leader_id: 7304217 size: 86473 time: 2022-08-03 08:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb37df615a88de49717545e402ea17325d2b73d422db952a92854785e7d045ab1Block Operator
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