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 7579709 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 67963371 epoch_slot_no: 398571 block_no: 7579532 slot_leader_id: 7355927 size: 88250 time: 2022-08-03 12:27:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e615d8995c5f4977922501a48c37c88b0f7239810d581662cf9e6ac3dde1381Block Operator
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