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 7580817 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 67986061 epoch_slot_no: 421261 block_no: 7580640 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 81840 time: 2022-08-03 18:45:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176033d2e93ff26f393828638cdb91e3db51a92d4a4051b99363d67e686d1a72Block Operator
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