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 7589961 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68180196 epoch_slot_no: 183396 block_no: 7589784 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 15731 time: 2022-08-06 00:41:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b6ac584de454a6f25428b857ef3c187ef7592f859ff2d02aa0c795905746ae9Block Operator
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