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 7608508 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68563053 epoch_slot_no: 134253 block_no: 7608331 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 52751 time: 2022-08-10 11:02:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3efe218adbd1856beec5934a7e8a02e08cea9aa08951a7b9bcf16f6318c173b5Block Operator
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