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 7595276 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68287876 epoch_slot_no: 291076 block_no: 7595099 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 76746 time: 2022-08-07 06:36:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29657a3e262fbbf1817f32fa03a4c88a83f7f08bd9414c3c22c7f2f2fdb8e48Block Operator
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