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 7605959 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 68510591 epoch_slot_no: 81791 block_no: 7605782 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 88056 time: 2022-08-09 20:28:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b9a79c957a5a2a29d2a263e7ab654810d84be7db13467f466eed9e87460d50Block Operator
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