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 7604810 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68485652 epoch_slot_no: 56852 block_no: 7604633 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 31954 time: 2022-08-09 13:32:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64dc812188dc3fc30a78e86cbc8f425850e979d61e31643adbe6c3e90632d2fBlock Operator
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