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 7592662 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 68235407 epoch_slot_no: 238607 block_no: 7592485 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88828 time: 2022-08-06 16:01:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93caa022c396bed40b7a471d4c37ba9c2f5a7afa1fee6139e608fb2c2b2f485fBlock Operator
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