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 7595778 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68297635 epoch_slot_no: 300835 block_no: 7595601 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 33310 time: 2022-08-07 09:18:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057d308d568985c8e6452c8ef8f0da3e31dc1ca8bfd1264147329149de61f0ebBlock Operator
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