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 7588039 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68138732 epoch_slot_no: 141932 block_no: 7587862 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 15050 time: 2022-08-05 13:10:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeaaf05a0deed20c94b5b8d74e69e4a1beb6acec05605c1562c80a361eac619dBlock Operator
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