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 7596481 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68313576 epoch_slot_no: 316776 block_no: 7596304 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 86738 time: 2022-08-07 13:44:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed77bfd92110ca8196f3c57e7a2c84a04261b1e79a54ad26a0f892f9c67dd2cdBlock Operator
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