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 7582142 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68014127 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 7581965 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 17293 time: 2022-08-04 02:33:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2db50eca69d8fff00646dc0097be0e6b8ac78a0e46c6bdda67f452fa8f3a6a03Block Operator
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