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 7584153 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 68056940 epoch_slot_no: 60140 block_no: 7583976 slot_leader_id: 6799655 size: 88158 time: 2022-08-04 14:27:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029f91aba061ea709b11001864b6d4f17bcdcb68f9f3181c49622694413d7acdBlock Operator
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