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 7603613 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68460379 epoch_slot_no: 31579 block_no: 7603436 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 46930 time: 2022-08-09 06:31:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b9726f4139c081be12a77f36ebfc48a762ae1364caf71de5b3c73d78c6496cbBlock Operator
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