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 7589973 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68180467 epoch_slot_no: 183667 block_no: 7589796 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 44875 time: 2022-08-06 00:45:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2d4dcff7b7dbf26aa106924277ac8830f7a440fc44b6ce86dbce639bd55bc51Block Operator
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