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 7587584 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68128778 epoch_slot_no: 131978 block_no: 7587407 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 22520 time: 2022-08-05 10:24:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa54d8ac0feabb9b6fd5a66ea0ecc5685fced6ca35daa4169d804c493282ba144Block Operator
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