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 7609216 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 68577503 epoch_slot_no: 148703 block_no: 7609039 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 88451 time: 2022-08-10 15:03:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5fa2274eab6471a1e7f2a50907e382819905524413228021f1a2acc39f9b9b3Block Operator
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