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 7596588 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68315548 epoch_slot_no: 318748 block_no: 7596411 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 5666 time: 2022-08-07 14:17:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdafe749fcd429bd2ab8ea2aa3c0c3be11fbe309e5b1b09ed56d33ab428ca1e8dBlock Operator
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