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 7605225 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68494952 epoch_slot_no: 66152 block_no: 7605048 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 58092 time: 2022-08-09 16:07:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6cdcee5db78ad136f4ac1eb319ba5208342d9c03765d36916bafd98c84f9d6Block Operator
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