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 7608708 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 68567205 epoch_slot_no: 138405 block_no: 7608531 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 59623 time: 2022-08-10 12:11:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41b7e8e043da5c0b6bd8f509f0b55816586184853380801be2a9d12db25ec9e3Block Operator
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