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 7609751 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68589424 epoch_slot_no: 160624 block_no: 7609574 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 22273 time: 2022-08-10 18:21:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5f21f43d96bb6a4d2e62e08c95212855c3a0ec91bc05910e45f3d09fc91936Block Operator
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