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 7589407 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68168475 epoch_slot_no: 171675 block_no: 7589230 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 82787 time: 2022-08-05 21:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d6358c23577b5092eae42a4207aec5ea40ef07c00fcd0e2a9dfb2768032ea9Block Operator
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