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 7595947 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68301304 epoch_slot_no: 304504 block_no: 7595770 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 36377 time: 2022-08-07 10:19:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270653392b9db742a699b38c06ce695f3e89ca405060d93e9441afa9a06975f9Block Operator
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