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 7607662 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68545896 epoch_slot_no: 117096 block_no: 7607485 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 81158 time: 2022-08-10 06:16:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae94f8273b7ecc5704811b2b9a5d1bb14144fe0d0095a5e85a638cbcaf766faBlock Operator
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