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 7604900 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68487502 epoch_slot_no: 58702 block_no: 7604723 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 71059 time: 2022-08-09 14:03:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca2e953be72d30a9b88cd81c9d1825d6981e3f4ff516c08f9d8791752fdd0afBlock Operator
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