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 7589573 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 68172449 epoch_slot_no: 175649 block_no: 7589396 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 5318 time: 2022-08-05 22:32:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3699092432bbd74d9aaf2e0f2bdc8823230a6eed48840231d985335fa73d98ebBlock Operator
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