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 7596498 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68313969 epoch_slot_no: 317169 block_no: 7596321 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 37528 time: 2022-08-07 13:51:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cc969c31c5d2e8077a255606fa7fea3ceba3bbb6d6364a7bc08d900a6c8cd31Block Operator
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