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 7605662 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68504400 epoch_slot_no: 75600 block_no: 7605485 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 31922 time: 2022-08-09 18:44:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002d6d6fbb9666539e29ca631563cd7d03d72c569d0fcfa0dd802a5ebb04145bBlock Operator
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