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 7609416 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68581647 epoch_slot_no: 152847 block_no: 7609239 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 40126 time: 2022-08-10 16:12:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4393e509f07235d2e2f8540d4209741ab4b721ab5a93fc3939ef3a0ba1aca796Block Operator
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