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 7605772 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68506552 epoch_slot_no: 77752 block_no: 7605595 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 70154 time: 2022-08-09 19:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33f0898325e679c4fe5ff17a915806762cc7936886e83930e08c5a6fcd47113aBlock Operator
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