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 7609574 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 68585290 epoch_slot_no: 156490 block_no: 7609397 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 87997 time: 2022-08-10 17:13:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa33bc6bd0e99fb54bcfc67846bdd0aabb743ec148b0774d5f45aa70df2c94f7bBlock Operator
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