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 7600605 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68397567 epoch_slot_no: 400767 block_no: 7600428 slot_leader_id: 6207564 size: 34790 time: 2022-08-08 13:04:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508489f768062d54603a260828c1630e59cfa53f2c6b972d8ba6b36e3306398bBlock Operator
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