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 7607429 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68541193 epoch_slot_no: 112393 block_no: 7607252 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 35919 time: 2022-08-10 04:58:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc86e4fa7bf285039c01645cce8c9e06c36cfb43d02a3a2e3be925394ec2bd0f7Block Operator
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