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 7597409 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68332517 epoch_slot_no: 335717 block_no: 7597232 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 80212 time: 2022-08-07 19:00:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e6f2b1ade3d4473a338e4c130a7b7d7b8b1952ad2058899a3148ada2674d249Block Operator
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