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 7588243 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68143467 epoch_slot_no: 146667 block_no: 7588066 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 83589 time: 2022-08-05 14:29:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61182afa811fa92d3dc988420a442e4046d258bada3fb60573930e4b9c7dd89cBlock Operator
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