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 7598908 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68363030 epoch_slot_no: 366230 block_no: 7598731 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 15771 time: 2022-08-08 03:28:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a6560b2e0ff4745e8adec9112262e0c4080e6fc356dbf71f9404af15a3dfc33Block Operator
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