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 7609484 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68583188 epoch_slot_no: 154388 block_no: 7609307 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 18776 time: 2022-08-10 16:37:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7c569f732aa2075da1f9a74a04e3ac8f02873dab99481f4e0e289d0e6cfa31Block Operator
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