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 7608959 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68572445 epoch_slot_no: 143645 block_no: 7608782 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 40214 time: 2022-08-10 13:38:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x831948294f499921d9f0e07586ba4e38a756f07bfd7dc4f6f424d1b532d84891Block Operator
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