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 7598529 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68355820 epoch_slot_no: 359020 block_no: 7598352 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 58909 time: 2022-08-08 01:28:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f8ed9bbf98013d07c8818bca8cbd2db7bac23f7d85e8c0924add12f1d6ca70Block Operator
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