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 7597049 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68324999 epoch_slot_no: 328199 block_no: 7596872 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 40205 time: 2022-08-07 16:54:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b89468dea5e2e55b66dcb78acf37d8517b2ece3e9833cedfd77f4f12c5b53ccBlock Operator
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