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 7592339 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68228627 epoch_slot_no: 231827 block_no: 7592162 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 66900 time: 2022-08-06 14:08:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97a3a21e6aef1b3086c6dcce33c6da7da1d3b750c5999a605bc41748760afecBlock Operator
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