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 7597977 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68344316 epoch_slot_no: 347516 block_no: 7597800 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 21872 time: 2022-08-07 22:16:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0973135dbf281791deff6cfe050684b19309c0df5c1d9c7873785fa5bbc2aedcBlock Operator
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