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 7592936 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68241118 epoch_slot_no: 244318 block_no: 7592759 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 25898 time: 2022-08-06 17:36:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999516fb471402436411cd4b8d0104e02e826e382858047f9e44d55993599dbcBlock Operator
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