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 7606194 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68515660 epoch_slot_no: 86860 block_no: 7606017 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 38749 time: 2022-08-09 21:52:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1623d255908746bde00d6db9d68236c4f3f076df8299c04d970dbe3dd0e4a4Block Operator
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