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 7583029 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68033406 epoch_slot_no: 36606 block_no: 7582852 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 22144 time: 2022-08-04 07:54:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972e23f85c2ed1d0dd4bfceaadf08e7e757eb4885c4da27826f6d7d44917febeBlock Operator
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