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 7609598 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 68585981 epoch_slot_no: 157181 block_no: 7609421 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 79140 time: 2022-08-10 17:24:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf44e20afafc8f76d6429d80b1df2397433d6764ecd79a09528f3ea26466581a8Block Operator
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