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 7584748 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68069818 epoch_slot_no: 73018 block_no: 7584571 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 87542 time: 2022-08-04 18:01:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x304e1b88c291a616a3a6310a3b8e040ddcb83b5d46918761773dbc8e9b63a1c2Block Operator
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