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 7609056 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68574271 epoch_slot_no: 145471 block_no: 7608879 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 11720 time: 2022-08-10 14:09:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2185e9a7eac3b6fbdf5bdcf8e67d0d423d0b15061a44ddfff153b92463d0163aBlock Operator
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