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 7586863 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68113977 epoch_slot_no: 117177 block_no: 7586686 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 69926 time: 2022-08-05 06:17:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa32df7ff63cf56188f43b43bb9c45e4a5ef2223fac74a0a3bc05b29a5c1dc6a0Block Operator
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