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 7585624 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68087893 epoch_slot_no: 91093 block_no: 7585447 slot_leader_id: 5825320 size: 28818 time: 2022-08-04 23:03:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d36dc8367879025a5082b072c60d3d0020dc58763bc68a23868b6b0813291dbBlock Operator
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