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 7597892 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68342136 epoch_slot_no: 345336 block_no: 7597715 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 83950 time: 2022-08-07 21:40:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb307031613d58464a0ca54233b0f4a9f05b071273c8f1ec7552a0ba706557760Block Operator
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