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 7579061 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67950069 epoch_slot_no: 385269 block_no: 7578884 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 22965 time: 2022-08-03 08:46:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72550297170abb508392cece0c5df055c4fe136e23f06fc21d4545616401345cBlock Operator
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