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 7580839 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 67986377 epoch_slot_no: 421577 block_no: 7580662 slot_leader_id: 6877033 size: 87918 time: 2022-08-03 18:51:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8bdd05c4f8d9faba1b01e7475f7dbdfa49e27d6e77f90b943341abea3b761ceBlock Operator
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