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 7609117 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68575382 epoch_slot_no: 146582 block_no: 7608940 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 31723 time: 2022-08-10 14:27:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de1195c1b5a850bfd9a9f5d4dc16e465b23ee217dc5f0496dc885a60bde2763Block Operator
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