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 7603677 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68461909 epoch_slot_no: 33109 block_no: 7603500 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 88702 time: 2022-08-09 06:56:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf012fb0da681de1a9c995476ad8bb3aee346c5a009892114421ce1465713ffb2Block Operator
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