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 7596699 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68317851 epoch_slot_no: 321051 block_no: 7596522 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 15652 time: 2022-08-07 14:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2658c1da04ad9df4e5bde046507786c8de1a92363f4a183de409f8fa3ec7b686Block Operator
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