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 7586729 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68111614 epoch_slot_no: 114814 block_no: 7586552 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 60924 time: 2022-08-05 05:38:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c97503bf9b64bd1ac9e1286aaab9ddf57844392ae6fab9cc9e3b5f55ec2fd70Block Operator
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