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 7598417 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68353379 epoch_slot_no: 356579 block_no: 7598240 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 16505 time: 2022-08-08 00:47:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ca1ec6768ab256cf2fbafe75a3b8c97453309d6100fb7a61dcf3de2b7af715aBlock Operator
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