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 7601595 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68417750 epoch_slot_no: 420950 block_no: 7601418 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 51650 time: 2022-08-08 18:40:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde28d3f5576624df839b9acd2833dad7be9f4b2056da18e5d6bd5012787ff6e5Block Operator
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