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 7604610 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68481371 epoch_slot_no: 52571 block_no: 7604433 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 83175 time: 2022-08-09 12:21:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf47403bdb7cb87580686c6b025df440297f957e790360d47d68ebf1ca642dd88Block Operator
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