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 7588707 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68153696 epoch_slot_no: 156896 block_no: 7588530 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 84842 time: 2022-08-05 17:19:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7430b1213895b6d9f3d781e0329b028e7e46f78586ab0f2772ea1f8a4107ecBlock Operator
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