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 7592126 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 68224317 epoch_slot_no: 227517 block_no: 7591949 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 86218 time: 2022-08-06 12:56:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d506458597daf4dfc1ca19532c3e5b346cd42b3a599d56cc75c0cebaa2ff28Block Operator
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