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 7609277 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 68578722 epoch_slot_no: 149922 block_no: 7609100 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 88631 time: 2022-08-10 15:23:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde24134d96a2e831eedb43457ffd639b395fae3271c080df90c014abef258fa3Block Operator
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