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 7609665 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68587607 epoch_slot_no: 158807 block_no: 7609488 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 40193 time: 2022-08-10 17:51:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2d36af242fae5c9f8b198bf2cfdeeab90750e61b1b9d3ebaf00f04b846c0ccBlock Operator
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