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 7584261 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 68060129 epoch_slot_no: 63329 block_no: 7584084 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 88698 time: 2022-08-04 15:20:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985f2c15d2a2197a56a663d7b851f00461e3523c171931d05f7e4e4209635c3eBlock Operator
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