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 7597797 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 68340250 epoch_slot_no: 343450 block_no: 7597620 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 88678 time: 2022-08-07 21:09:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40c84c32edbab176ec571c3a72da42d460aa41de558764a4bef198a296c0e09Block Operator
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