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 7580687 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 67983322 epoch_slot_no: 418522 block_no: 7580510 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 33552 time: 2022-08-03 18:00:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968a16d8b33be892a35b45ba2839afe0504a077498efd0cd4c1f6d88273fdf3fBlock Operator
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