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 7598398 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68352946 epoch_slot_no: 356146 block_no: 7598221 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 19608 time: 2022-08-08 00:40:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ee2d734848745f32189427b98dcbe63767c29556c58a6e6261b223acf6503bBlock Operator
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