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 7587819 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 68133707 epoch_slot_no: 136907 block_no: 7587642 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 88000 time: 2022-08-05 11:46:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecfa0f1e8c9956dbf7018b3f32fce419460cc04e3554457873f5d8b3776281fdBlock Operator
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