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 7608798 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68569076 epoch_slot_no: 140276 block_no: 7608621 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 26858 time: 2022-08-10 12:42:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf244959f13c00a318806ed7d07b367f2c61eae513d5eb4ca9ef7e98871c7f76Block Operator
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