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 7586519 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68106968 epoch_slot_no: 110168 block_no: 7586342 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 21732 time: 2022-08-05 04:20:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ef7dcd92f6fa4f76eff5e71cc896358e75793b5b6050f926591026b033330bBlock Operator
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