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 7581844 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 68007689 epoch_slot_no: 10889 block_no: 7581667 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88499 time: 2022-08-04 00:46:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451c8ad8fba1b683f98231fe8aa02741aa8ca71e8ea741d84bad4f22d3df666fBlock Operator
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