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 7580309 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67975464 epoch_slot_no: 410664 block_no: 7580132 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 43827 time: 2022-08-03 15:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba66d7b499eb68b67d049b637bc7dfabc609d7bd7a813721dac4c406a7b1635aBlock Operator
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