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 7583866 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 68051114 epoch_slot_no: 54314 block_no: 7583689 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 88720 time: 2022-08-04 12:50:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b5ed85e2b66ef18efbbb7242f1903c0e8ebc671b8a13c7ff648c99cd9a7e745Block Operator
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