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 7598159 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68348050 epoch_slot_no: 351250 block_no: 7597982 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 62952 time: 2022-08-07 23:19:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c6b9f1099b0026864ab06a2c25344fd739aa0d9b95ecc25f09b4df2126886eBlock Operator
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