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 7581596 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 68002765 epoch_slot_no: 5965 block_no: 7581419 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 84337 time: 2022-08-03 23:24:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x271e10642e67688a6bfa26dfc6066cfdda04b64918e44356c62828d3ec38fac0Block Operator
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