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 7593470 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68251771 epoch_slot_no: 254971 block_no: 7593293 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 38368 time: 2022-08-06 20:34:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c8f2079d08306236cade469303fd618c912e3da2feba786bda74458dcfabecBlock Operator
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