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 7606019 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68511942 epoch_slot_no: 83142 block_no: 7605842 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 88705 time: 2022-08-09 20:50:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1ce36069fd74e3b616f72ef5b3f4f905f8f76ab2172bd30e2263bc11637f96Block Operator
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