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 7596660 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68317176 epoch_slot_no: 320376 block_no: 7596483 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 49577 time: 2022-08-07 14:44:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49336a0217b2a0945f92b2d25a7482803e5b8f3b637d7268e69d34cc09ac5b28Block Operator
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