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 7600820 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68402048 epoch_slot_no: 405248 block_no: 7600643 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 86517 time: 2022-08-08 14:18:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d726995d556db27fda4bd5d2c231f7dd0acb9454e0f78b69be338f38f814f1Block Operator
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