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 7584677 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68068603 epoch_slot_no: 71803 block_no: 7584500 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 84032 time: 2022-08-04 17:41:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86821f7e3dde6a77da045b59124448bbb3ab679cf5dfc6f013433039a2556ed7Block Operator
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