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 7581653 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68003965 epoch_slot_no: 7165 block_no: 7581476 slot_leader_id: 7314389 size: 82443 time: 2022-08-03 23:44:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2862e211327097ac43df7f4a288402e629ac2024a142d465ad6dbcab62694ad2Block Operator
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