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 7589598 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68172984 epoch_slot_no: 176184 block_no: 7589421 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 87075 time: 2022-08-05 22:41:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84c91721bcbb588838494957f333a31e32324e79bec1b88c2a912fdd10924b3aBlock Operator
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