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 7608496 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68562876 epoch_slot_no: 134076 block_no: 7608319 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 28818 time: 2022-08-10 10:59:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadab4db50b79055bd553510c3b5aff424530077729054c7fb23473bd95eb2a10Block Operator
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