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 7584487 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68064646 epoch_slot_no: 67846 block_no: 7584310 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 48833 time: 2022-08-04 16:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39eca2aef52085147e5afe92f6d1ba76d8b0aa95e5a427cf8a43aa7ae4e41f8eBlock Operator
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