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 7597068 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68325473 epoch_slot_no: 328673 block_no: 7596891 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 87609 time: 2022-08-07 17:02:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e4efc4d7232d1a208ca45cfe86fc9237031fd1c34d109e9bda05d4eca913f7Block Operator
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