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 7588688 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68153403 epoch_slot_no: 156603 block_no: 7588511 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 63411 time: 2022-08-05 17:14:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41627577bf071633c39e69b60aa27dc1e3a458fdeeab1b7e1a1329a180b62bb6Block Operator
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