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 7580161 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 67972413 epoch_slot_no: 407613 block_no: 7579984 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 84835 time: 2022-08-03 14:58:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe63e2dca0f7e125155ecbe84b566b4cf7584918c5d7b8d616d5f73981bb1b132Block Operator
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