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 7594608 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 68274313 epoch_slot_no: 277513 block_no: 7594431 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 2879 time: 2022-08-07 02:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b06667f84d360abc996cf69e95d58fe49c9c238ba7e1661a67d02f707fa71faBlock Operator
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