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 7582605 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68023973 epoch_slot_no: 27173 block_no: 7582428 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 88639 time: 2022-08-04 05:17:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f456bbbe7ed65aa2cc9b46a868b22d8c11cd2a7e46f0408950868b372989a4Block Operator
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