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 7582995 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68032698 epoch_slot_no: 35898 block_no: 7582818 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 78205 time: 2022-08-04 07:43:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36c4fcf253014d894f5990055c48124fa25b26a7d19d81bec75f2e561847636Block Operator
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