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 7604683 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68482818 epoch_slot_no: 54018 block_no: 7604506 slot_leader_id: 5806757 size: 65672 time: 2022-08-09 12:45:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb097e72ee41030ffb11001bfbe7d7bc2b40bedba3503ae2ec85df924a8b4191Block Operator
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