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 7609783 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 68590156 epoch_slot_no: 161356 block_no: 7609606 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 88062 time: 2022-08-10 18:34:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda6655959c9cd7402ec3bf76e0794d8748797d57904700291302cc12996a6e5fBlock Operator
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