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 7607761 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68547935 epoch_slot_no: 119135 block_no: 7607584 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 26164 time: 2022-08-10 06:50:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b5ac86a8a602cbdb1c28a9f828069af86478d93661999e4844f26ed4b5a4c6Block Operator
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