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 7608876 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 68570725 epoch_slot_no: 141925 block_no: 7608699 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 87626 time: 2022-08-10 13:10:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1d786afda4c437bbe7a75397afc793dbae6f6e9d4ae74386f3329a96231ab8Block Operator
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