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 7606841 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68529033 epoch_slot_no: 100233 block_no: 7606664 slot_leader_id: 7606841 size: 21540 time: 2022-08-10 01:35:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9426aee452ae18b93942b80a975c61bd4fb9460a5c388e799d35ce3d809cfe0dBlock Operator
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