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 7608715 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68567378 epoch_slot_no: 138578 block_no: 7608538 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 14730 time: 2022-08-10 12:14:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17612a514bac957e8998f430d885ca65514c3b2d10938649ebf843d11305ca4eBlock Operator
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