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 7596457 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68312947 epoch_slot_no: 316147 block_no: 7596280 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 84975 time: 2022-08-07 13:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44219a31fecf5294b2eb544a921f97d7f9f93a18a0a49cde7fed826202b74afaBlock Operator
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