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 7598528 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68355791 epoch_slot_no: 358991 block_no: 7598351 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 27863 time: 2022-08-08 01:28:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcffc14098653b17fd33e8f60946a61b18843f3e41237caa4bdb7e881ca5052f5Block Operator
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