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 7597277 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 68329799 epoch_slot_no: 332999 block_no: 7597100 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 86102 time: 2022-08-07 18:14:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a1db82af2dc7f3ce354be22d20e5a5fba3534a30abfdfd137894673eaa9011Block Operator
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