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 7596159 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68306199 epoch_slot_no: 309399 block_no: 7595982 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 44793 time: 2022-08-07 11:41:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd98bb46af8c2d95a7f75aee0649c945a95d12b541f0b8e35a7a69faef1441bc5Block Operator
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