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 7605566 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68502318 epoch_slot_no: 73518 block_no: 7605389 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 19509 time: 2022-08-09 18:10:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4b19db49920157c1745a0c2f32b7ce61c6c0a74067c87d74aa0e3f45c8cd6c6Block Operator
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