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 7608039 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68553189 epoch_slot_no: 124389 block_no: 7607862 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 35501 time: 2022-08-10 08:18:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf3f3745c352d346e0d9dd291f2ec1173dde9ba77d099b9b93cad97538351a1Block Operator
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