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 7603230 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68452334 epoch_slot_no: 23534 block_no: 7603053 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 40630 time: 2022-08-09 04:17:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d094be7087c7e092f7b76b4306f208d5189c84901d11d31b71f95d8ee2d917Block Operator
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