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 7589943 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68179909 epoch_slot_no: 183109 block_no: 7589766 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 31608 time: 2022-08-06 00:36:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26157ba35c58338c05b1a730fa1c6595b56a1e844526395f487c40a8e3f926cfBlock Operator
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