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 7598709 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68358769 epoch_slot_no: 361969 block_no: 7598532 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 25878 time: 2022-08-08 02:17:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef723ead54f863c93951c86eb50fb3301dc5502dda3ab86841b431f6aff0a14Block Operator
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