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 7581117 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67992232 epoch_slot_no: 427432 block_no: 7580940 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 77230 time: 2022-08-03 20:28:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f999414741a7be40297dfc9f4ae93109ba107781414b15a8608356104bf39bBlock Operator
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