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 7594341 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68268621 epoch_slot_no: 271821 block_no: 7594164 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 76489 time: 2022-08-07 01:15:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f282d4dc59f8fdc86af0eef2ba45d0c72dd19be5ea819394aa31c8592c2a79Block Operator
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