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 7581730 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68005602 epoch_slot_no: 8802 block_no: 7581553 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87415 time: 2022-08-04 00:11:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eac22571908732d868a1ac843fa8e63180ecd93e80e4c476b041493a6904cb0Block Operator
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