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 7589388 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68168125 epoch_slot_no: 171325 block_no: 7589211 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 86241 time: 2022-08-05 21:20:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868872a0064b546f028fb06fe2ca979e78067c3110da71f64a119a26ca6cc09aBlock Operator
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