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 7599298 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68371318 epoch_slot_no: 374518 block_no: 7599121 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 88709 time: 2022-08-08 05:46:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd7e3a382da9420c243ba2b910424c19bb8e14f5deb99d03dc9092aeb0d4a88Block Operator
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