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 7597580 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68335940 epoch_slot_no: 339140 block_no: 7597403 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 65595 time: 2022-08-07 19:57:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc06ddef875b6c85c8208660ea9d3960fc8eed97ff70823d177b3c1e17dae8f0fBlock Operator
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