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 7600582 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68397109 epoch_slot_no: 400309 block_no: 7600405 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 33164 time: 2022-08-08 12:56:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08557cf5339a442ae2f46de5eebcc07490e0d612a19034e41f6afcf7ae9b14b6Block Operator
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