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 7598472 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68354572 epoch_slot_no: 357772 block_no: 7598295 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 24416 time: 2022-08-08 01:07:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b9b7601051919bb7af24353a803b848de1dfb49cf87ad6d81349978b895003Block Operator
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