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 7598939 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68363710 epoch_slot_no: 366910 block_no: 7598762 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 88534 time: 2022-08-08 03:40:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe429fa15877649bb1d4ee08f78142efa38ae5aa9ea1b169a7e92c7a3a6a2276Block Operator
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