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 7597996 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68344632 epoch_slot_no: 347832 block_no: 7597819 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 30137 time: 2022-08-07 22:22:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0b6ec6ba7fe46fee896989fa0caa2446531e3a0dfb0b2e711bd25b8aa4d6819Block Operator
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