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 7595358 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 68289690 epoch_slot_no: 292890 block_no: 7595181 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 88696 time: 2022-08-07 07:06:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398afbadacf6b2e512d018644218e6c59b5b675f726c5e3b57dd8262097ec324Block Operator
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