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 7606489 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68521592 epoch_slot_no: 92792 block_no: 7606312 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 19892 time: 2022-08-09 23:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad58eb033c3fcf7adbf4d3350044f1a960e63c2f1d887b8615f9bdfe04ec2d60Block Operator
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