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 7595295 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68288279 epoch_slot_no: 291479 block_no: 7595118 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 60473 time: 2022-08-07 06:42:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccd092453d459f187bf6a918a39ef0640439b1406333038f362a6f8225309989Block Operator
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