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 7608584 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68564776 epoch_slot_no: 135976 block_no: 7608407 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 86466 time: 2022-08-10 11:31:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcac9693be302a9bf7779d9cd1aae88d372f065307f1ee46c6819c58c7977b94aBlock Operator
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