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 7600969 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68405030 epoch_slot_no: 408230 block_no: 7600792 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 87787 time: 2022-08-08 15:08:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bbde58596817c220916b660f1cb8682081ea7f97922aedb08f99dd5095902f3Block Operator
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