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 7598855 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 68361993 epoch_slot_no: 365193 block_no: 7598678 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 86846 time: 2022-08-08 03:11:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3d961217e78b66b02b1cff03f063fa9f9255e21c43bfbbb90dadf2fae985716Block Operator
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