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 7607924 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68550929 epoch_slot_no: 122129 block_no: 7607747 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 10771 time: 2022-08-10 07:40:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7464e6d8474c3c040e0f14936c0247691def9733778432d3d9a5f1a4ee4ffaf8Block Operator
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