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 7594738 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68276938 epoch_slot_no: 280138 block_no: 7594561 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 88675 time: 2022-08-07 03:33:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5825cf2b3253591073036460a1fe86f73de8b65c164e57adde3aa99058d1e921Block Operator
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