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 7597364 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68331637 epoch_slot_no: 334837 block_no: 7597187 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 50604 time: 2022-08-07 18:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e27bcba2c8d6b261c0175a3e219c72125418e160a0b40d90f64bcab365569b3Block Operator
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