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 7597868 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68341592 epoch_slot_no: 344792 block_no: 7597691 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 16816 time: 2022-08-07 21:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73696c1dc46ce79ae95870687d5799a82952dc6d97ef2500dbc72ec34ec0f7f8Block Operator
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