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 7584157 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 68057083 epoch_slot_no: 60283 block_no: 7583980 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 83789 time: 2022-08-04 14:29:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46681846098d552dae6e73a91763f6ead4d4ec4fa78ef8fc05c7cb095f5625ebBlock Operator
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