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 7588703 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68153596 epoch_slot_no: 156796 block_no: 7588526 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 88621 time: 2022-08-05 17:18:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43c8a1f0cea304df50db1becbf65529abf8bae3670e0f0d5b968db8c07b80e7eBlock Operator
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