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 7608634 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68565697 epoch_slot_no: 136897 block_no: 7608457 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 6258 time: 2022-08-10 11:46:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610a075b55f2d44aa8456ed749ef929ee368fa8f934d487c99aba0e621f6a1f9Block Operator
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