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 7587906 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68135635 epoch_slot_no: 138835 block_no: 7587729 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 30849 time: 2022-08-05 12:18:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cbe67ea114d421006d8c7a1c6d1317ce03e2c31f326daa74e374c173409a9f4Block Operator
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