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 7580452 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 67978720 epoch_slot_no: 413920 block_no: 7580275 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 83894 time: 2022-08-03 16:43:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b142b5033a6b910b2943b8c2f2abab11c56a2bb0a376acdffa46e2fad390584Block Operator
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