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 7600322 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68391912 epoch_slot_no: 395112 block_no: 7600145 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 65904 time: 2022-08-08 11:30:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df9b2dcda56cff1695b3124457bfff8183c8a70555a4d1bc942cf924f24a53aBlock Operator
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