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 7592781 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68237928 epoch_slot_no: 241128 block_no: 7592604 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 88312 time: 2022-08-06 16:43:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c61d1a525aa14a05237b1947ab8aa038ea8e09eca80846d81aa8bccf30e6e2Block Operator
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