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 7600773 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68401152 epoch_slot_no: 404352 block_no: 7600596 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 11287 time: 2022-08-08 14:04:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa164813a47d2f59aad7bf5deeea6aa3c3dcf3d250cfd66f7a462d1ea6cd18fe9Block Operator
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