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 7585219 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68079933 epoch_slot_no: 83133 block_no: 7585042 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 16781 time: 2022-08-04 20:50:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21e7c8f02d408304eb98d37cd61c4bb66dd202a201aac4f02e04bee7aeb69393Block Operator
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