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 7603910 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68466806 epoch_slot_no: 38006 block_no: 7603733 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 68318 time: 2022-08-09 08:18:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636231285bdff9e7b73f69dad7aca6a0f86e6a6e5e6c08fe668e5a8bec0a6bd1Block Operator
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