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 7602854 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68444102 epoch_slot_no: 15302 block_no: 7602677 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 79086 time: 2022-08-09 01:59:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61b6dbbf816f16fd693785d22ffe93a6793d0cf0580a12a9246d2279ad2bda7Block Operator
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