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 7583546 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68044285 epoch_slot_no: 47485 block_no: 7583369 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 82712 time: 2022-08-04 10:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c467ee6f4006463ad40e190b8840ff8b78c2dee8d12efcb2854a5e8dcb0b3d9Block Operator
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