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 7583389 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68040935 epoch_slot_no: 44135 block_no: 7583212 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 51288 time: 2022-08-04 10:00:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb96dc96aaef21227170b6dd35127c58233fb0c2547aa6ac2dc6b674cefe0f4Block Operator
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