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 7596288 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68309109 epoch_slot_no: 312309 block_no: 7596111 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 9751 time: 2022-08-07 12:30:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb72821f52e5b36d9913182ff6753008822a866528e8976680568ad56e0179bcBlock Operator
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