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 7594423 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68270583 epoch_slot_no: 273783 block_no: 7594246 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 36461 time: 2022-08-07 01:47:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e02e9ae1678a85cd0764494a13421cc6748b0cd8443bc741018064fca556b83Block Operator
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