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 7582696 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68025873 epoch_slot_no: 29073 block_no: 7582519 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 55071 time: 2022-08-04 05:49:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6321bfe1ef85d3f534e61bcefb5c5e3b18e51594ba811d37a0436ce6d7ed056dBlock Operator
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