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 7580657 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67982876 epoch_slot_no: 418076 block_no: 7580480 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 84468 time: 2022-08-03 17:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52081b47c26fe787ae12ebfc229afd1dd0a44ed000aa787d9b586d3fbac57f3cBlock Operator
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