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 7584585 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 68066706 epoch_slot_no: 69906 block_no: 7584408 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 88569 time: 2022-08-04 17:09:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a32af4d56293ee540d37a4b45c0f768afb7165678b3f11a5e4f915e5e7b457aBlock Operator
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