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 7598608 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 68357149 epoch_slot_no: 360349 block_no: 7598431 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 11565 time: 2022-08-08 01:50:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a33922b4b3a8a269dbbc64f24c46f45d3280515d46aefb34268e60f38b28892Block Operator
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