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 7588923 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68158225 epoch_slot_no: 161425 block_no: 7588746 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 31324 time: 2022-08-05 18:35:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08fae6c1d48292eff5aa42976de68627c567ac9aaf86683d42b2cd624d764a0Block Operator
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