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 7605086 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68491778 epoch_slot_no: 62978 block_no: 7604909 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 32362 time: 2022-08-09 15:14:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e4712048c9c08a4241af5a49f71adcc4a7a7d8728a110ad580f2ce56c2c6efBlock Operator
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