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 7597586 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68336068 epoch_slot_no: 339268 block_no: 7597409 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 44729 time: 2022-08-07 19:59:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e25e8cc57b92fba1688d02c05944fcd9ff0820a99efe29040b2be68dec86663Block Operator
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