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 7600418 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68393914 epoch_slot_no: 397114 block_no: 7600241 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 23599 time: 2022-08-08 12:03:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aa1da8d4be0a631b4a336b01bc81151df371e4019e47d368a9ca3a384ff9520Block Operator
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