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 7590049 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 68182156 epoch_slot_no: 185356 block_no: 7589872 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 82202 time: 2022-08-06 01:14:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a8068ca8adaa445201820988cb1179e95845b8663fc93d397b9adf09ecb773Block Operator
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