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 7586769 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68112377 epoch_slot_no: 115577 block_no: 7586592 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 33962 time: 2022-08-05 05:51:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd65d0d3ad26cc471d8b5846924372edb74a3c53b5f8fe10a33f21b175e7cd76Block Operator
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