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 7602151 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68428809 epoch_slot_no: 9 block_no: 7601974 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 43770 time: 2022-08-08 21:45:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0cf055d79ffe1715e72433e492f71f38dee0971078d2e74084f34ff53b2e50Block Operator
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