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 7582977 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68032102 epoch_slot_no: 35302 block_no: 7582800 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 40258 time: 2022-08-04 07:33:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a912a483e92df7f25a4231636ae5841e3ef48297d2155443e291b0bf836c26dBlock Operator
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