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 7596374 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68310926 epoch_slot_no: 314126 block_no: 7596197 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 58046 time: 2022-08-07 13:00:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039c442cfb785a6d6d5cae7299c8c2a8faf9284e90aa25f12b2b8a9232fcc9c2Block Operator
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