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 7596485 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 68313685 epoch_slot_no: 316885 block_no: 7596308 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 72237 time: 2022-08-07 13:46:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ca0955555549a5129f7ce1f80d32abc94989241dbaa70610a04efcf3e6b728Block Operator
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