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 7603949 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68467442 epoch_slot_no: 38642 block_no: 7603772 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 52814 time: 2022-08-09 08:28:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f943c372141ceb72cf0bce8f414a2e4e30cad403e96f50cef4ba4d69e86f98cBlock Operator
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