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 7606845 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68529092 epoch_slot_no: 100292 block_no: 7606668 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 81933 time: 2022-08-10 01:36:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd10f430803cbc70b2ef28badef2b371bd19b566f051a8b13e2bffce20120e7Block Operator
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