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 7588351 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68145977 epoch_slot_no: 149177 block_no: 7588174 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 85269 time: 2022-08-05 15:11:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65ffa9021fbcf447666887b14978095061c828ae7bae40bc4f793c551c37fa12Block Operator
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