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 7608702 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68567011 epoch_slot_no: 138211 block_no: 7608525 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 34334 time: 2022-08-10 12:08:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5c1804655fe7cfd2f48d4e26a0c5e62f1856626f8e3519b0f241ac217887f9aBlock Operator
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