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 7609565 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 68585009 epoch_slot_no: 156209 block_no: 7609388 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 75339 time: 2022-08-10 17:08:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2730c818ac7a5e46a3e4302f31ab4a5eea3b5b105c722f285e9777bda9c6e86bBlock Operator
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