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 7589444 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68169399 epoch_slot_no: 172599 block_no: 7589267 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 28968 time: 2022-08-05 21:41:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x432e5ab07d721cabfb9438a45fec892f290247ad1ac8aeb26afaf1e3b7e9e850Block Operator
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