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 7593615 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68254763 epoch_slot_no: 257963 block_no: 7593438 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 79048 time: 2022-08-06 21:24:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0445cd86e787420a627e988ad086b4c7f18fb5df68d1eecbf5d0350e4711f401Block Operator
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