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 7597162 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68327488 epoch_slot_no: 330688 block_no: 7596985 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 78050 time: 2022-08-07 17:36:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae58709c75d289f394f06d9b209fbe8bc45ea181b638304bf438ff3ade4dc144Block Operator
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