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 7585140 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68077995 epoch_slot_no: 81195 block_no: 7584963 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 88381 time: 2022-08-04 20:18:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3dc7e747d099cf2d2ec1ede73d8cff947cc485e2c5850eec3b49b9d6efda0a8Block Operator
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