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 7604317 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68475199 epoch_slot_no: 46399 block_no: 7604140 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 21335 time: 2022-08-09 10:38:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a1da03bb6d84c4bec39c1a72653de2d7c0fa0886c4e9feb2d82ef525faad7bBlock Operator
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