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 7604565 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 68480394 epoch_slot_no: 51594 block_no: 7604388 slot_leader_id: 6236831 size: 88435 time: 2022-08-09 12:04:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef3b1b181daf0d8ac54b5af58f6e6d9edb55e0273d45350696d661b8617bd73Block Operator
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