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 7582382 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68018881 epoch_slot_no: 22081 block_no: 7582205 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 88691 time: 2022-08-04 03:52:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22b17f255c66f3c01880a0c0d2bcff1bed5030dfd322e2cdce5a80b6981e68cbBlock Operator
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