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 7598852 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68361895 epoch_slot_no: 365095 block_no: 7598675 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 85560 time: 2022-08-08 03:09:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3071b70894edb17187e3259ffeca30e768eeef9c71f9e58e6cefce47d0601ea7Block Operator
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