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 7596679 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68317551 epoch_slot_no: 320751 block_no: 7596502 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 81380 time: 2022-08-07 14:50:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea6085a308c4be64233fb2ca7d82a52442e38ee78ace85d138142ff8f02d289eBlock Operator
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