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 7592665 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 68235421 epoch_slot_no: 238621 block_no: 7592488 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 76298 time: 2022-08-06 16:01:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cdda82178e4cf33fcb0116c97fef28d289fd3f1b6e63d4a4dfa97457dd43079Block Operator
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