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 7597825 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68340746 epoch_slot_no: 343946 block_no: 7597648 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 25674 time: 2022-08-07 21:17:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4d69c70423a93868d72c84290d5f84103fefb91f6e4f38865e7b50f2f77f049Block Operator
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