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 7606320 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68518137 epoch_slot_no: 89337 block_no: 7606143 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 46784 time: 2022-08-09 22:33:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e13443d4f6aa383d017d0cecb582bc30e56ea50250e6bcabee1495a51259a9Block Operator
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