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 7586671 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68110182 epoch_slot_no: 113382 block_no: 7586494 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 16951 time: 2022-08-05 05:14:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c0df04b02aaef4ea45dbb008feed6f8e38e8203836d8bc09d87c2646d4124ffBlock Operator
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