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 7596361 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68310674 epoch_slot_no: 313874 block_no: 7596184 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 74617 time: 2022-08-07 12:56:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ef050629fe169a4c0e93a932f1744082b8a347bbd427401356c986b34bf12cBlock Operator
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