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 7589489 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68170393 epoch_slot_no: 173593 block_no: 7589312 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 62738 time: 2022-08-05 21:58:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1d513745b6936c853811bc9aa32d2533e43435bc30aadfed1451e95a27e1bfBlock Operator
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