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 7591589 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68214260 epoch_slot_no: 217460 block_no: 7591412 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 81310 time: 2022-08-06 10:09:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8228f9a813b02673f842b7c4e47bc316e15f99e2a5274f6cedec498c37497be1Block Operator
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