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 7594921 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68280580 epoch_slot_no: 283780 block_no: 7594744 slot_leader_id: 7554493 size: 36549 time: 2022-08-07 04:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86aab9bd51945b64ef9ac20ca1b16e04102023d211dcd0f84f905b0d73c4a52bBlock Operator
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