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 7606502 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 68521862 epoch_slot_no: 93062 block_no: 7606325 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 85314 time: 2022-08-09 23:35:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf56b84f11799a38073743851f7904a12c9759c8bc91c23d95f92707a75b8808aBlock Operator
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