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 7588213 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 68142693 epoch_slot_no: 145893 block_no: 7588036 slot_leader_id: 6565457 size: 87505 time: 2022-08-05 14:16:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x973271cd4cf32c693abb4a7ee95364ab4b6120526b98e8dd2a09efcc2dd7512eBlock Operator
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