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 7597919 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68342918 epoch_slot_no: 346118 block_no: 7597742 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 86727 time: 2022-08-07 21:53:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99be9f0316435547f7f10f53ef4a3f22f27793446edb4a6e36cf80ad090d9602Block Operator
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