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 7607862 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68549735 epoch_slot_no: 120935 block_no: 7607685 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 41934 time: 2022-08-10 07:20:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83bbd1f1a8b83e56eee6ef41e689656f225b5e38e97b85d5ec8e85943d9172a0Block Operator
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