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 7595637 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68294729 epoch_slot_no: 297929 block_no: 7595460 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 24216 time: 2022-08-07 08:30:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x215474e9f8ca47dc198ba0150e3b8d7344700833a030d79cd85d496019be087aBlock Operator
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