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 7603319 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68454203 epoch_slot_no: 25403 block_no: 7603142 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 12780 time: 2022-08-09 04:48:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524c01a42ff316dc23970cab8abed1732a51267c24dd5d11a690195433cfc9d0Block Operator
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