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 7605497 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68500952 epoch_slot_no: 72152 block_no: 7605320 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 20401 time: 2022-08-09 17:47:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1389b0d302e112b6c336fab945d8d6f6048eb49660b4b53e71b31d2e8b7e1a88Block Operator
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