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 7587284 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68122858 epoch_slot_no: 126058 block_no: 7587107 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88298 time: 2022-08-05 08:45:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9586f85b53e168f5c8c6124dac8e590df4530cbf891492dd611090c64f4e1fBlock Operator
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