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 7608796 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68569034 epoch_slot_no: 140234 block_no: 7608619 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 69274 time: 2022-08-10 12:42:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb807b2db93e3e8d97c0cd9f47e7dad2f1cb50776788f674de9f52b52808a6de3Block Operator
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