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 7589485 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68170361 epoch_slot_no: 173561 block_no: 7589308 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 81488 time: 2022-08-05 21:57:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af9581edba98794399fadbf924e1d548102fb0e4c9e42e36c2944dba1d24fb1Block Operator
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