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 7586631 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68109381 epoch_slot_no: 112581 block_no: 7586454 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 88517 time: 2022-08-05 05:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b77d444eb9aa1cc108678b46e0f7c6f712e937c7ec5c054591bcff98be8e32Block Operator
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