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 7607502 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68542599 epoch_slot_no: 113799 block_no: 7607325 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 10567 time: 2022-08-10 05:21:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204ffb9839e5c7f81825a02bc0808e891e8efb248bef2358b07f7fe0fd6f3b70Block Operator
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