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 7582932 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68031029 epoch_slot_no: 34229 block_no: 7582755 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 60806 time: 2022-08-04 07:15:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58f8f8f0e708896779344dbd3acf701988aba948f92f432fc6af43b3428977c3Block Operator
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