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 7593442 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68251237 epoch_slot_no: 254437 block_no: 7593265 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 55026 time: 2022-08-06 20:25:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b3c8b73ab5ccf7056cbf93d45b40e8f1d70cad7aa4f87dbbc0005da0fa9864Block Operator
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