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 7581177 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 67993507 epoch_slot_no: 428707 block_no: 7581000 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 87848 time: 2022-08-03 20:49:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x658da11ef3281ce0f391c4815a0c4966f70f965ee1319f413cceb99bd60cdfe6Block Operator
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