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 7608567 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68564405 epoch_slot_no: 135605 block_no: 7608390 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 49093 time: 2022-08-10 11:24:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4aaf8f86b18a42e5d14be31b6ef44d9d81945dfdaadaf8d0d219f0ff27b9d4Block Operator
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