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 7599543 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68376336 epoch_slot_no: 379536 block_no: 7599366 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 46579 time: 2022-08-08 07:10:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x064a0505c95ee158bd199b078999c4c738f7a236127fab667f883448765a09efBlock Operator
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